Clin Onc Infusion Pharmacist

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Summary


The Clinical Oncology - Infusion Pharmacist:

• Will have an excellent knowledge base in oncology (or a related field) and be able to apply this to their practice.
• Will work to ensure accurate, safe and effective dispensing, order validation and processing of chemotherapy and non- chemotherapy orders.
• Will make clinical recommendations for treatment or modification of therapy when appropriate.
• Will have clinical interactions with the healthcare team to assure appropriateness of therapy.
• Will respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response events as well as drug extravasations/infiltrations to provide clinical recommendations and expedite medication delivery to the patient.
• Will provide educational services to physicians, nurses, residents and other healthcare professionals and within the Department of Pharmacy.
• Will provide clinical and educational counseling to patients.
• Will be involved in the verification of hazardous and non-hazardous compounding and preparations.
• Will provide functional supervision of technical staff working in their area including completion of job assignments and assuring adherence to institutional policies and procedures.

Position Highlights:

• Provides safe and effective drug therapy management to improve the outcomes of patients.
• Works centrally and decentrally to perform all functions of a Registered Pharmacist including accurate dispensing, clinical interaction with the health care team, patient care monitoring and supervision of the pharmacy technicians.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Has completed an Oncology Specialty Residency or has 5 years of experience in oncology.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures safe and effective dispensing, order validation and processing of chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy orders.
• Adheres to the institutional high risk standards, guidelines and policies for chemotherapy/biotherapy, handling and dispensing.
• Checks all technician activities for proper selection, labeling, preparation, and documentation of drug dispensing.
• Provides educational services to patients, physicians, nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals and within the Department of Pharmacy.
• Reports and investigates adverse drug, medication errors and communicates to the pertinent health care providers. Makes recommendations for treatment or modification of therapy when appropriate. Performs appropriate communication to applicable healthcare providers to ensure transition and/or continuity of care.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Florida required.
• Either three (3) years of progressive Institutional Oncology Pharmaceutical Experience or Advanced Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1) is required.

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