Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Investigational Drug Services

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Investigational Drug Services position is to assure proper handling and storage of investigational drugs is maintained in accordance with sponsor requirements, hospital policy, TJC, State and Federal standards, rules, and regulations. Organizes, leads, directs, and verifies the duties and functions performed by supportive personnel to ensure the provision of accurate, efficient, and appropriate Investigational Drug distribution services to the patient. Serves patients’ age and population as described below.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Service provided is patient centered; actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for UH customers; communicates clearly to ensure understanding; responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible; organizes work process to accommodate customer needs; meets or exceeds customer expectations for service; acts as a role model for Service Excellence; maintains professional composure in the workplace; works effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets; demonstrates respect for patient rights.
• Reviews all Investigational Drug Services (IDS) protocols, prepares protocol specific pharmacy manuals, and prepares policies and procedures for handling and control of Investigational drugs; maintains an accurate descriptive listing of all open drug trials at University Hospital where study drug is managed by IDS; responsible for complete and accurate record keeping of all investigational drugs received, stored, and dispensed according to requirements; reviews and assumes responsibility for accurate accountability of logs and storage for all investigational drugs.
• Responsible for invoicing the various departments utilizing the pharmacy services for handling of investigational drugs and ensuring proper payment is received; responsible for the preparation, proper labeling and distribution of investigational drugs managed by IDS as per study protocols; attends educational programs, initiation meetings and coordinate services with study monitors.
• Establishes methods for staff education, including medication dispensing, medication errors, and provision of clinical information as they pertain to IDS functions; reviews ADE and Med Watch reported to IRB by PI, as well as any other pertinent literature as it relates to IRB function; identifies, evaluates, and improves the quality of Investigational Drug Services provided by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services.
• Performs staffing responsibilities including order verification, checking medications, and other department related functions as required or assigned by Pharmacy Management; responsible for interpretation of prescriber medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, informing them of any errors, omissions, or discrepancies and suggesting appropriate or alternate medication therapy to the physician.
• Responsible for training, overseeing, educating, and checking the work of supportive personnel and students; responsible for compounding and distribution of sterile products, including intravenous admixtures, total parenteral nutrition solutions, chemotherapy, and miscellaneous products as they relate to proper aseptic technique and USP and guidelines; responsible for compounding and distribution of non-sterile products, adhering to proper technique and procedures as established in USP guidelines, Pharmacy policies and procedures and patient care needs.
• Responsible for the development, preparation, and compounding of special dosage forms of drugs not commercially available; responsible for the distribution, control and record keeping of all controlled substances as per hospital policy, law, and regulation; responsible for conducting in-service education lectures and providing patient education/counseling upon request; maintains and ensures quality control standards of the department by conducting medication usage evaluations (MUE), quality assurance (QA), and other programs.
• Responsible for intradepartmental communication by staff meeting and in-service attendance; maintains a working knowledge of the pharmacy policy and procedure manual; responsible for self-continuing education by attending conferences, meetings, and seminars; understands and adheres to University Hospital’s compliance standards; keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and University Hospital regulations, laws, and policies; performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree or Pharm D. degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution required. Post graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a registered pharmacist practicing in a hospital or industry setting.
• Experience in handling investigational drugs may substitute the experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Experience working in a hospital preferred. IRB experience preferred.
• Must be licensed with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected salary range for this position is Min $129,497. – Mid $157,165 – Max $ 188,507 per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.