Clinical Pharmacist; Oncology

Overview

Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology) - Full-Time - Overlook at Atlantic Health

This range is provided by Atlantic Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$58.56/hr - $103.06/hr

General Responsibilities

• Reviewing patient medication regimens and providing recommendations to optimize therapy based on clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Conducting medication reconciliation to ensure accuracy and safety during transitions of care.
• Educating patients and caregivers on proper medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific care plans.
• Monitoring patient outcomes and adjusting therapy as necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Participating in interdisciplinary rounds and providing pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Providing drug information to healthcare professionals and patients as needed.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives related to medication use and patient safety.
• Documenting interventions, clinical assessments, and recommendations in the electronic health record.
• Staying current with developments in pharmacotherapy and evidence-based medicine.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students as needed.

• Conduct daily prospective review of treatment and therapy plans for infusion center(s).
• Review all new therapy plan starts to facilitate drug therapy review and payer coverage.
• Coordinate initiatives to assist with optimizing drug selection including biosimilar management and utilizing feedback from prior authorization team.
• Assist prior authorization to locate references when needed to support off-label therapies.
• Review/monitor inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy regimens.
• Assist providers with clinical questions and treatment/therapy plan order entry.
• Develops and reviews treatment/therapy plans.
• Coordinate inpatient chemotherapy patients among provider, nursing and pharmacy staff and assist with transitions of care service for inpatient oncology unit.
• Coordinate approval review of inpatient restricted medications with pharmacy management team.
• Educate pharmacy and nursing staff on new oncological agents, protocols, and supportive care regimens as needed.
• Counsel patients on new medications, chemotherapy regimens and provide discharge counseling.
• Participate in quality, safety and other project work related to critical care.
• Conduct medication use evaluations and research projects in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to identify areas of medication use optimization with publication and/or presentation at local and/or national meetings.
• Precept pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharm
  
  D required
• Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required
• PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency training OR 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in the assigned area

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level. Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

EEO STATEMENT:
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and highlights applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, and other aspects of employment.