Pharmacist Infusion Services

Pharmacist Infusion Services

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The posted compensation range of $58.00 - $58.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Pharmacist Infusion Services, you will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight of all aspects of clinic pharmacy operations within a hematology/oncology clinic setting. Your role is vital in ensuring the safe, efficacious, and cost-effective medication therapy for our patients.

Every day, you will dispense medications and intravenous solutions, including all types of chemotherapy and ancillary treatments, to oncology patients. You will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, engage in patient counseling, and meticulously monitor drug therapy to ensure optimal outcomes. You will also provide a high-quality level of comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical services, demonstrating sound judgment based on professional, departmental, and organizational principles, coordinating subordinate activities by providing direction and guidance, all while adhering strictly to protocols, internal guidelines, and Board of Pharmacy regulatory requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional clinical pharmacy skills, a deep understanding of hematology/oncology therapeutics, and the ability to manage complex medication regimens. You are committed to patient safety, comprehensive pharmaceutical care, and unwavering adherence to regulatory standards.

• Provides pharmacy services and care to all patients serviced by an outpatient oncology pharmacy area.
• Develops clinical pharmacy standards related to oncology pharmacy according to the organizational policies/procedures for ensuring the quality of medication therapy.
• Performs all distributive functions of the department; physician order interpretation, order entry into EMR, therapy monitoring, IV admixture functions, checking of technician activity, monitoring delivery systems, computer operation and stock control.
• Assists pharmacy leadership in support of department clinical functions including, but not limited: ADR, DUE, P&T, on-going clinical staff education, and statistical analysis of Clinical Effectiveness against Cost-to-Benefit Ratio.
• Counsels, and educates hospital/clinic and customers on medication information in accordance with department policies and procedures and all applicable Federal and State Laws for ambulatory clinical services to ensure delivery of safe, efficient and cost-effective medication therapy.
• Works collaboratively with all pharmacy and ancillary staff to meet financial and customer service goals such as medication cost and inventory control, efficient workflow, insurance billing, and controlled substance controls.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department's defined specific populations served.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy, upon hire
• Registered Pharmacist with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy in good standing-(RPH), upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association, upon hire
• 5 years of experience in Pharmacy in lieu of Board Certification, upon hire

Preferred

• 2 years of oncology or infusion pharmacy experience

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experiencemodeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards