Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology

Job Description

Job Description

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center a renowned Queens, New York Community based hospital and Level 1 Treatment Center currently seeks an  Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for an immediate full-time day shift opportunity. 

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP), with at least 4 years of experience in Oncology management.  A PGY 1 Residency and a PGY2 residency in Oncology is preferred, or equal clinical experience in Oncology with BCOP.

Selected candidate will provide clinical pharmacy services for inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology medication management; and be responsible for the management of adult patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy as well as patients with oncology related admissions.  He/she will actively participate in committee work and projects to advance and elevate pharmacy practice and investigational drug services related to oncology studies.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•        Collaborating with inter-professional team to enhance communication, coordinate care, and improve patient satisfaction.

•        Prospectively evaluating all drug therapy for appropriate indications, dosage, drug interactions, and drug allergies; monitors the patients’ pharmacotherapeutic regimen for effectiveness and ADEs and intervenes as needed.

•        Identifying ADEs and assisting in their management and prevention, reporting and developing process improvements to reduce drug errors and preventable ADEs.

•        Providing pharmacokinetic monitoring when a targeted drug is prescribed.

•        Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely access to medications.

•        Partnering with patients to determine the most appropriate sources for their medication needs and referring patients to appropriate programs and resources.

•        Assisting in insurance related issues and working with coordinators of prior medication authorizations.

•        Providing drug therapy related education to Oncology team members.

•        Documenting clinical activities that include, but not limited to, disease state management, general pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, ADEs, education, and other patient care activities.

•        Providing didactic lectures to health professional residents and students in oncology pharmacology and therapeutics, where applicable

•        Acts as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, and the medical staff to educate health professionals regarding current drug-related procedures, policies, guidelines, and pathways.

•        Developing drug monographs on issues related to chemotherapeutic and supportive care medications.

•        Implementing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures related to safe and effective use of drugs.

•        Collaborating with nursing, medical staff, and hospital administration to prepare for Joint Commission surveys and responding to any deficiencies identified.

•        Providing consultation to hospital committees, such as Pharmacy Therapeutics and Nutrition, when oncology pharmacotherapy issues are discussed.

•        Identifying how drug costs may be minimized through appropriate use of chemotherapeutic medications and through implementation of cost-containment measures.

•        Participating in quality assurance programs to enhance pharmaceutical care.

•        Developing order sets and treatment plans within the Electronic Medical Record and the Clinical Oncology Application

•        Precepting student pharmacists interested in an Oncology rotation.

•        Participating in investigational drug services related to oncology studies, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent

·         Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) preferred.

·         Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and 3-6 years oncology experience preferred.

·         PGY2 Specialty residency in Adult Oncology or equivalent Adult Oncology experience and minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred.

·         New York State Pharmacist License, or eligibility to sit for the exam.

SALARY: $150K - $170K  DOE    Plus, Fully Benefits & PTO    

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION FORWARD RESUME TO:

CLINICAL PHARMACY DIRECTOR

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Recognized as one of the leading hospitals in Queens New York since 1891, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has proudly served the community for over a century. Today, we continue to meet the needs of our diverse population by providing a wide range of quality healthcare services.
Our mission is “To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none.”
Or vision is, “To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.”

Company Description

Recognized as one of the leading hospitals in Queens New York since 1891, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center has proudly served the community for over a century. Today, we continue to meet the needs of our diverse population by providing a wide range of quality healthcare services.\rOur mission is “To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none.”\rOr vision is, “To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.”