What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology Care Expert position at Bayhealth?
Job Overview:
Clinical Pharmacy Specialists play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment plans for cancer patients. As an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, you will work closely with healthcare teams to optimize supportive care measures and ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
About Bayhealth:
Bayhealth is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and improving health outcomes. Our team of experts works collaboratively to provide comprehensive services, including medical treatment, education, and support.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Pharmacy Specialists play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment plans for cancer patients. As an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, you will work closely with healthcare teams to optimize supportive care measures and ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
About Bayhealth:
Bayhealth is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and improving health outcomes. Our team of experts works collaboratively to provide comprehensive services, including medical treatment, education, and support.
Responsibilities:
- Establish collaborative practice programs with oncologists to improve supportive care measures for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Develop and deliver educational services to pharmacy staff, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals on oncology-related topics.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in oncology, providing drug information and reviewing Electronic Health Record care plans to ensure they align with current national guidelines.
- Round with healthcare teams to optimize therapy according to established national evidence-based guidelines and policy.
- Provide patient-specific medication education using the teach-back method for new oral oncolytics and intravenous chemotherapy.
- Review oncology care plans within the Electronic Health Record, including new plans and updates to existing plans.
- Identify and evaluate medication-related problems based on clinical presentation, history, and laboratory data.
- Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students.
- Participate in Oncology Service Line meetings to improve safety, efficacy, and quality of cancer care.
- Promote rational and cost-effective drug therapy, focusing on cost avoidance and savings within the Oncology Service Line.
