Oncology Clinical Pharmacist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment
Name:Pharmacy-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:Pharmacy$10,000
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This position will be responsible for provision of clinical
pharmacy services in the care of oncology and hospital patients as
a member of a multidisciplinary team at Banner Boswell Medical
Center. This multidisciplinary approach means our patients get the
best treatment possible: a collaborative approach to comprehensive
treatment tailored to them. On the forefront of prevention,
treatment and research, our oncology services work tirelessly for
our patients dealing with all types of cancer. From detection and
diagnosis to treatment and bedside care, we work to make our
patients' lives better, empowering them to become cancer
survivors.
We are seeking an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to work with a
multidisciplinary team to provide supportive and direct patient
care for medical oncology patients. The Oncology Clinical
Pharmacist will be responsible for the management of adult oncology
patients. You will also have the opportunity to engage directly
with patients and providers to make a difference in their care. As
an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, you will be part of a busy
hematology/oncology office-based practice. Sonoran
Hematology/Oncology is a Banner Health oncology practice based in
the West Valley that provides chemotherapy infusions Mon-Fri. This
is a day shift position Monday through Friday. This position is
supported by chemotherapy trained pharmacy technicians, staff
oncology pharmacist, and another clinical oncology pharmacist.
Oncology experience and/or oncology pharmacy board certification
are preferred.
This position provides pharmaceutical care to patients, serves as a
resource and drug information specialist to medical, pharmacy,
nursing staff and allied healthcare providers. Conducts educational
activities, applies principles of performance improvement, and may
participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities as
appropriate. Performs comprehensive clinical assessments and
collaborates with the integrated healthcare team to provide quality
patient care. Accountable for on-going evaluation and documentation
of all components of pharmaceutical care delivered to patients.
Oversees the activities of the pharmacy technicians, coordinating
workflow and may, when appropriate perform the final check of
medications prior to being dispensed. Must demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age of the patients being served. Must possess the ability to
assess data reflective of the patient's status, interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements and provide pharmaceutical care based on those needs.
Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession
of pharmacy practice.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Critically evaluates medication therapy and makes
recommendations to improve patient medication regimens. Ensures
appropriate and cost effective drug therapy. Areas of focus may
include but are not limited to evaluating and addressing drug-drug
interactions, drug-food interactions, contraindicated medications,
inappropriate therapeutic regimens, adverse drug reactions,
pharmacokinetics, disease state management and rational effective
medication regimens. Accurately and completely documents patient
assessment data and clinical interventions.
2. Functions as a therapeutic consultant in areas that may include
rational and appropriate use of medications, clinical pharmacology,
pharmacokinetics, disease state management and nutrition.
3. May participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee (P&T)
activities as appropriate. Evaluates and recommends medications for
formulary. Prepares Formulary evaluations for P&T
consideration.
4. Applies the principles of continuous quality improvement
consistent with job expectations. Incorporates quality improvement
principles into other activities and projects (i.e. data
collection, documentation). Develops criteria for drug use
evaluations, medication use indicators and disease-based
evaluations.
5. Provides oversight and assists with the development and
implementation of evidence-based medication guidelines/protocols.
Designs and implements medication monitoring guidelines and
programs for both staff and clinical pharmacists.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Requires current and unrestricted pharmacy licensure in the
applicable state of practice within 90 days of hire date. A current
and unrestricted Pharmacist license (not intern) is required at the
time of hire for BSS applicants. May be required to possess a valid
driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company's
auto insurance policy.
Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer
skills. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
for interfacing with all levels of staff, Physicians and other
contacts. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment.Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner
University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of
Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance
Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of
their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family
Counseling Program held at this specific facility.
Must have knowledge of medication management software, particularly
pharmacy system software, Microsoft applications and automated
dispensing systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency program or previous
clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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