Solid Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary: The University of North Carolina (UNC) Medical Center Department of Pharmacy has an opening for a highly motivated pharmacist seeking to join our team of clinical oncology pharmacists in Chapel Hill, NC. The individual in this position will form part of the solid oncology pharmacy model to support patients seen through the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This individual will gain extensive experience in comprehensive medication therapy management of solid oncology patients. The position offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team through collaboration with physicians, APPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, and the oncology operational pharmacy team to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. The position offers the opportunity to develop preceptorship and research skills through pharmacy student and PGY1/PGY2 resident precepting and mentorship. This individual will report to the Clinical Manager of the Hematology/Oncology Service Line and work closely with the Hematology/Oncology Clinical and Central Specialists as well as the Specialty Pharmacists within the UNC Carolina Care Pharmacy Care Network. Responsibilities The individual in this position will provide comprehensive pharmacist care, disease management, and specialty medication monitoring and management services to patients seen through the solid oncology clinical service. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing comprehensive pharmacist care to patients, collaborating closely with Acute and Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacists to ensure continuity of care between acute and ambulatory services, and leading quality improvement and outcomes initiatives. Clinical Service Responsibilities Manage a clinic in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical pharmacist practitioners by performing medication therapy management Respond to drug information questions from the medical staff, nursing staff, or pharmacy colleagues Function as a limited oncology prescribing practitioner (LOPP) to clinically manage chemotherapy treatment plans Evaluate, monitor, and redesign medication regimens to ensure positive patient outcomes Educate patients and their caregivers about their chemotherapy plan Complete therapeutic drug monitoring and manage chemotherapy toxicities Coordinate medication-related aspects of transitional care Serve as a liaison between the clinic team, UNC Medication Assistance Program, and specialty pharmacies (including UNC Shared Services Center Pharmacy) to help address medication access barriers and ensure timely processing and delivery of specialty medications and assure all activities are coordinated and consistent Service Responsibilities Collaborate with clinical oncology pharmacists and the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy team on policies, procedures, and guidelines associated with this patient population Support medication management goals set forth by the institution or Department of Pharmacy Serve as a standing committee member on a select group of committees within UNC Hospitals Contribute to ongoing quality assurance and outcomes initiatives for the Department of Pharmacy, the Hematology/Oncology Division, and UNC Hospitals Educational Responsibilities Educate students from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, PGY1 and PGY2 residents from UNC Hospitals on their experiential rotations Appointment at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is available with commensurate experience. Preferred Completion of a Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) Residency or equivalent experience Completion of an Oncology (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy Other Information Education Requirements Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Licensure/Certification Requirements CPP must be a registered Pharmacist and licensed CPP in the state of NC. Credentialing and Privileging must be completed through the appropriate UNC HCS accrediting body as an APP prior to start date. Professional Experience Requirements North Carolina registered Pharmacist. BS Pharmacy or Pharm D. BPS Certification or Geriatric Certification or ASHP residency program + 2 years of experience North Carolina Registered Pharmacist. Pharm D. 3 years experience. 1 certificate program North Carolina Registered Pharmacist. BS Pharmacy. 5 years experience. 2 certificate programs Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements Extensive clinical skills and pharmacotherapy knowledge base in Hematology/Oncology Strong oral and written communication, organizational and prioritization skills Ability to work in team environment Ability to generate meaningful contributions related to oncology pharmacy practice and advancement of pharmacy practice. Ability to design and implement projects, collect and interpret data accurately, and prepare project analyses/summaries/manuscripts Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Pharmacy Ambulatory Clinical Services Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range:$55.35 - $79.58 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Hybrid Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Durham Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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