Pharmacist Clinical Specialist – Inpatient Hematology/Oncology

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Grady Health System offers many career paths. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

Location : Atlanta, GA

Job Type : Full-time

Shift / Schedule : Day Shift, Monday - Friday, on-call every 4th weekend.

7,500 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Summary

The Hematology / Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will have a primary focus in hematology and is an integral member of the hematology team. In addition to providing direct patient care, the Clinical Specialist will work closely with the multidisciplinary care team including physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, social workers, and case managers to optimize medication management and clinical outcomes for patients in a financially responsible manner. The Clinical Specialist will also be involved in implementing investigational drug research, Heme / Onc medication safety process improvements, as well as providing oversight of medication management policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge and Use of Grady Health System and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to apply policies and procedures involving drug information, rational drug therapy assurance, and / or research in patient care situations.
• Collaborates with other Heme / Onc Clinical Specialists and Epic team to build and validate Beacon treatment plans.
• Actively participates in departmental committees where applicable policies and procedures are implemented / reviewed / revised.
• Drug Related Problem Identification and Resolution, Medication Orders : Demonstrates efficiency in medication order process including order entry, review and verification.
• Intervenes in situations where a therapeutic alternative requires a detailed understanding of disease state treatment options and supportive care management.
• Identifies areas for patient care quality improvement, develops / implements / revises protocols or guidelines, and documents impact.
• Drug Information Retrieval, Interpretation, and Communication : Plays integral role on the multidisciplinary service by acting as the drug information resource on the team.
• Research answers and applies routine and complex drug information questions to patient cases.
• Selects and applies relevant drug literature to specific patient cases. Conveys responses to drug information questions in appropriate depth, scope and time frame.
• Pharmacokinetics / pharmacodynamic Knowledge, Patient Assessment, Intervention & Communication Skills : Evaluates drug therapy and utilizes pharmacotherapy principles and protocols to recommend therapy initiation and changes when appropriate.
• Able to use strong critical thinking skills to interpret and translate information for use in patients with cancer and / or benign hematologic disease states.
• Professional Development & Interactions : Represent and actively participates on committees within the pharmacy department, Cancer Center and / or hospital.
• Maintains ACLS certification and demonstrates ability to participate in codes commensurate with level of training.
• Educational Activities and Effectiveness and Scholarly Achievements :
• Serves as a clinical rotation preceptor for residents, students, and other trainees. Effectively precepts trainee-required experiences including research projects, formal seminar / case presentations, and medication use evaluations.
• Provides education to patients and family members, other healthcare professionals, pharmacy students, and residents.
• Supervision & Leadership Skills : Assists in the development and achievement of departmental patient care goals.
• Actively participate in local, state and / or national Heme / Onc organizations and / or committees.

Qualifications

Perks & Benefits :

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities / Females / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

Salary : $7,500