Clinical Pharmacist Oncology - Ochsner Medical Complex- Grove, Baton Rouge

Overview

We ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate remains. At Ochsner Health, you are making a difference whether you work directly with patients or support those who do. This job is responsible for the medication management of assigned patients, monitors and evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness based on health status, institutional criteria/guidelines, and cost efficiency, including medication reconciliation, monitoring, and patient education.

The role remains integrally involved in the education of Pharmacy and Medical Residents and provides education to health care providers as needed. It may provide pharmacy expert content for order sets, benefit design, formularies, and other pharmacy related documents as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description summarizes primary duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be exhaustive; contents are subject to change at the company s discretion.

Required - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (3 years related specialty experience accepted in lieu of PGY1 Residency)

Preferred - Doctor Of Pharmacy (Pharm

D) and Completion of a PGY2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong leadership/teaching skills

Required - None

• Provides pharmacokinetic consultation, obtains and uses appropriate laboratory data to evaluate drug therapy and dosing, and communicates findings to the health care practitioner.
• Evaluates patient response to drug therapy.
• Documents interventions and conducts outcome studies/evaluations to demonstrate clinical activity.
• Assists with the development of pathways, best practices, and guidelines for the assigned population.
• Educates staff, students, patients, health care providers and other health care professionals. Submits for publication once every two years.
• Mentors residents, students and new staff to meet departmental goals.
• Responsible for overall patient care beyond the hospital visit, through all transitions of care.
• Volunteers to perform additional work during staffing shortages due to weather, outages, or other situations.
• Adapts communication and service to the patient population, respecting privacy and adjusting explanations as needed.
• Other related duties as required.

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work but are not exhaustive. Duties may be added or amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory requirements applicable to the area of responsibility and ensures compliance. The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting of any unethical or questionable behaviors; patient/employee safety and privacy concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Medium work includes lifting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, and 10 to 25 pounds frequently, with potential for greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of constant force. Physical demands may exceed those of sedentary work. Use of mechanical lifting devices is recommended.

Ability to stand for prolonged periods and travel between facilities is required. Duties may involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue; potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today.

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