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.
-Will focus on quality improvement and will provide input and suggestions to improve patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Performs and oversees drug distribution duties per policy and procedures including assessment of chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy orders for completeness and appropriateness of therapy and ensuring accurate, safe and effective dosing, validation, processing and dispensing.
- Participates in hazardous/non-hazardous preparation in accordance with most current USP guidelines; utilizing the standards of sterile admixture, including appropriate hazardous waste disposal and high-risk medication double check system.
- Supervises/directs support personnel and verifies their daily activities. Assists team members when needed and volunteers for projects/assignments. Seeks or offers constructive suggestions and feedback and communicates with pharmacy leadership to improve systems and services. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by a good attendance records and consistent punctuality.
- Provides educational services to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and within the Department of Pharmacy. May also engage in presentations and publications inside and outside of the institution.
- 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.
- Properly documents all clinical services and other information as required by law and departmental policies and procedures.
Credentials and Qualifications:- Licensed Pharmacist (RPh/ PS)FL RPh License
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy
- Either three (3) years of progressive Institutional Pharmaceutical Experience or Advanced Pharmacy Practice Residency (PG-Y1).
Salary Range $131,892.80 - $201,052.80
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.
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