Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Amb Hem​/Onc

Scope of Position

In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acts as a resource and provides answers to drug information questions for patients, family, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, medical students, undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students and other associate hospital personnel. Approves new drug orders, which may include checking/verifying chemotherapy notes, informed consent and processing non‑formulary requests. Screens for drug‑drug, drug‑herb/dietary supplement, drug‑allergy, drug‑food (in cooperation with the Dietetics Department), drug‑disease state and drug‑laboratory interactions.

Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.

This position functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in the patient care areas. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Medication order approval and distribution.
• Assurance of appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy.
• Patient medication profile review for drug‑drug interactions, duplication of therapy, drug allergy interactions and appropriate regimens.
• Coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses.
• Supervising Pharm.
  
  D. students, technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff).

Patient population includes adult, adolescent, geriatric, and neonatal patients depending on the practice location. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and medication dosing and identify pharmaceutical needs relative to the disease process and age.

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Registered Pharmacist. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.