Oncology Clinical Pharmacist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Pharmacy-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Pharmacy$10,000 SIGN-ON
BONUS!Pharmacy careers are better at Banner Health. We are
committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care
about you, your career today and your future. If you're looking to
leverage your abilities - apply today.----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
the Oncology Clinical Pharmacist you will service
Boswell/Thunderbird outpatient infusion center that provides
infusions Monday through Saturday. The hours of operation are
7:00am-3:30pm 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. *Excludes internal applicants.Since 1970, Banner Boswell
Medical Center has provided exceptional care to the people in the
northwest area of metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed
acute-care hospital is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as
one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals and offers a full range of acute
care services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics,
neurology, surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive
care, pulmonary, urology, wound management and sleep disorders.
We've earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission
for Primary Stroke Centers. We're also in the nation's top five
percent for preventing mortality and complications.POSITION
SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 QUALIFICATIONSA 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 QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of an accredited
pharmacy residency program or previous clinical pharmacy experience
is preferred.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.
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