Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology ! Pharmacy Phoenix Quick ! Ph

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 6:30am-11:30pm

Category:
Pharmacy

Posting #: 967371

Employee Type:
Full-Time

Posting

Note:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to join our Thomas Campus team, focusing on pediatric oncology. This role requires demonstrated expertise in pediatric pharmacy, with a strong understanding of oncology protocols and the ability to manage complex medication regimens for children undergoing cancer treatment in an inpatient setting.

Position Highlights: Schedule: 8‑hour shifts, opportunities to work decentralized in the oncology unit providing the opportunity to make a direct impact.

Requirements: Pediatric pharmacy experience required; pediatric and oncology experience preferred;
Completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency preferred.

Incentives: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates, starting bonus of up to $10,000, based on experience, Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the care of children facing oncologic diagnoses.

This position oversees the daily activities of the medication management process and provides comprehensive pharmacy services to patients from neonate to young adulthood while performing the duties of a registered pharmacist as defined by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and Phoenix Children’s. This position also ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations as well as proper storage and documentation.

This position receives supervision and leadership oversight from Inpatient Pharmacy leaders.

• Reviews and manages medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness based upon age, weight, height, laboratory values, diagnosis, and other patient and clinical information pertinent to safe and effective care and intervenes as necessary. Verifies medication orders in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Effectively screens for and manages clinical alerts/conditions (i.e., allergies, interactions, therapeutic duplications, adverse drug reactions (ADR) etc.).
  • Actively problem‑solves issues with medication orders and contacts the prescriber to recommend appropriate alternative medication therapy as needed.
  • Complies with the directives of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee related to Formulary Management.
  • Documents clinical interventions to meet or exceed established cost containment and evidence‑based medication therapy goals for the department and organization.
  • Prepares and dispenses sterile and non‑sterile medications in an accurate and timely manner, in compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, annual department goals and in accordance with all state and federal laws, statutes and quality standards agencies.
• Demonstrates and utilizes appropriate clinical pharmacy skills in assessing and formulating medication therapy recommendations to medical staff and other health care providers that are safe, evidence based, care appropriate and cost effective.
  • Participates in decentralized Pharmacist assigned duties when applicable.
  • Assists in developing guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for medication use.
• Actively participates in the ongoing education and training of self, other pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, technicians, and student learners and orientation of new employees.
• Directly supervises the work of technical, intern, and support staff to ensure accuracy in medication preparation and dispensing and coordinates efficient daily workflow.
• Acts as liaison between the pharmacy and the medical and nursing staff for issues pertaining to medication management and pharmacy services. Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives where applicable.
  • Serves in a professional capacity, when applicable, on unit‑based medical and other clinical teams providing information and recommendations for service and patient care. Pharmacists in this role may be required to work with certain subspecialties and service lines in providing advanced clinical services, including but not limited to, antimicrobial stewardship program activities.
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