Nicklaushealth
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - BMT- Hematology/Oncology (Full Time, Day shift)
Nicklaushealth, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Description
Job SummaryThe Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Hematology/Oncology takes an active role in the Hem/Onc/BMT service by providing patient care recommendations on pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, drug dosages, comprehensive cost-effective guideline-directed medical therapies, and overall optimization of medication regimens to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for adverse events according to hospital policies, professional standards of practice, and State and Federal laws. Works with a team of clinicians while optimizing drug therapy outcomes for hospitalized pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions through evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management and participation in interdisciplinary medical team rounds. Participates in training and educating pharmacy students, pharmacy and medical residents, nursing, and other medical staff. Also provides education and counseling to patients and their caregivers. Other duties and responsibilities include clinical support for pharmacists, technicians, hospital and medical staff. Responsible for accurately interpreting, dispensing, preparing, and processing medication orders as determined by departmental needs. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and department operations and clinical supervisory staff.Job Specific DutiesPerforms and documents drug therapy monitoring and interventions on
medication dosing, administration, drug interactions, monitoring and adverse
reactions.Actively participates in clinical pharmacy program and services, and acts as a consultant in areas of expertise.Attends and actively contributes to daily patient care activities, clinical
services meetings, hospital committees, task forces and projects, including
protocol/pathway development, order set development and optimization, and
cost-savings and quality initiatives as assigned.Executes established policies, procedures and protocols to ensure safe,
appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients and recommends
therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.Documents quality activities to achieve established metrics to meet standards of DNV-GL accreditation, state/federal requirement, including but not limited to, interventions, medication utilization, medication safety, etc.Provides drug information through in-service education & daily support for pharmacy staff, hospital clinical staff, medical residents, physicians, and consultation with patients and families.Maintains appropriate records and documentation pertaining to patient care activities.Participates in training and educating pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and medical residents on hematologic/oncologic disease states and relevant evidence-based pharmacotherapy.Develops quality improvement projects and participates in the quality
improvement and medication use review activities of the department.Prepares and collects data for MUE's, drug monographs for the P&T, and special projects assigned by Clinical Manager.Demonstrates and maintains competency with safe use of pharmacy and
hospital clinical information systems (Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN Dose
Edge, Vigilanz, MILT4, Lexicomp, and PC desktop systems).Functions as a Staff Clinical Pharmacist as assigned, and satisfactorily
performs the essential duties of the role for medication management.Achieves cost savings targets and actively contributes to the pharmacy
department's pharmacoeconomic efforts and formulary management and
assists the department leadership with maintaining budget targets.Advances the profession through publication/presentations at local, state, or national meetings and providing community education.Qualifications
Minimum Job RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of PharmacyEligible for/or current Florida Pharmacist License – maintain
a
ctive and in good standing throughout employmentAmerican Heart Association BLS
-
maintain active and in good standing throughout employment4-7 years
of
hospital experience as a Pediatric Pharmacist (OR) PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatric Setting or PGY2 Pediatric ResidencyKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrates high degree of specialized knowledge and/or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program or advanced training in pediatrics and/or hematology/oncology highly preferredDemonstrates high level of analytical ability in order to research and evaluate drug information, interpret patient specific data, and resolve problems regarding medication useKnowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic properties of medications as they relate to the pediatric population, particularly within Hem/Onc and BMT service linesKnowledge to manage hematologic and oncologic conditions, treatment options, pharmacology, and pharmacokineticsAbility to communicate and present information effectively in both oral and written form with all levels of hospital personnel and all patient groupsAbility to perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, interactions, adverse effects and monitoringAbility to interpret medication orders, medication profile lists, and oversee the distribution of medicationsAbility to assess patient care conditions and evaluate patient response to medication therapy regimensAbility to problem solve and think analyticallyAbility to provide supervisory oversight for technical staff related to medication preparation and dispensingAbility to troubleshoot in a timely manner including weekends and holidaysAbility to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, co-workers, clinical/medical staff, and interdisciplinary teamsPrevious experience with Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN, Dose Edge, MILT4, Lexicomp, Vigilanz, and PC desktop
systems or equivalent pharmacy systemsMotivated and self- directed with a high degree of professional accountability.
Job :
Pharmacy
Primary Location :
Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department :
PHARMACY-2100-730000
Job Status:Full Time#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job SummaryThe Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Hematology/Oncology takes an active role in the Hem/Onc/BMT service by providing patient care recommendations on pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, drug dosages, comprehensive cost-effective guideline-directed medical therapies, and overall optimization of medication regimens to improve patient outcomes and minimize risk for adverse events according to hospital policies, professional standards of practice, and State and Federal laws. Works with a team of clinicians while optimizing drug therapy outcomes for hospitalized pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions through evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management and participation in interdisciplinary medical team rounds. Participates in training and educating pharmacy students, pharmacy and medical residents, nursing, and other medical staff. Also provides education and counseling to patients and their caregivers. Other duties and responsibilities include clinical support for pharmacists, technicians, hospital and medical staff. Responsible for accurately interpreting, dispensing, preparing, and processing medication orders as determined by departmental needs. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and department operations and clinical supervisory staff.Job Specific DutiesPerforms and documents drug therapy monitoring and interventions on
medication dosing, administration, drug interactions, monitoring and adverse
reactions.Actively participates in clinical pharmacy program and services, and acts as a consultant in areas of expertise.Attends and actively contributes to daily patient care activities, clinical
services meetings, hospital committees, task forces and projects, including
protocol/pathway development, order set development and optimization, and
cost-savings and quality initiatives as assigned.Executes established policies, procedures and protocols to ensure safe,
appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients and recommends
therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.Documents quality activities to achieve established metrics to meet standards of DNV-GL accreditation, state/federal requirement, including but not limited to, interventions, medication utilization, medication safety, etc.Provides drug information through in-service education & daily support for pharmacy staff, hospital clinical staff, medical residents, physicians, and consultation with patients and families.Maintains appropriate records and documentation pertaining to patient care activities.Participates in training and educating pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and medical residents on hematologic/oncologic disease states and relevant evidence-based pharmacotherapy.Develops quality improvement projects and participates in the quality
improvement and medication use review activities of the department.Prepares and collects data for MUE's, drug monographs for the P&T, and special projects assigned by Clinical Manager.Demonstrates and maintains competency with safe use of pharmacy and
hospital clinical information systems (Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN Dose
Edge, Vigilanz, MILT4, Lexicomp, and PC desktop systems).Functions as a Staff Clinical Pharmacist as assigned, and satisfactorily
performs the essential duties of the role for medication management.Achieves cost savings targets and actively contributes to the pharmacy
department's pharmacoeconomic efforts and formulary management and
assists the department leadership with maintaining budget targets.Advances the profession through publication/presentations at local, state, or national meetings and providing community education.Qualifications
Minimum Job RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of PharmacyEligible for/or current Florida Pharmacist License – maintain
a
ctive and in good standing throughout employmentAmerican Heart Association BLS
-
maintain active and in good standing throughout employment4-7 years
of
hospital experience as a Pediatric Pharmacist (OR) PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatric Setting or PGY2 Pediatric ResidencyKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrates high degree of specialized knowledge and/or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program or advanced training in pediatrics and/or hematology/oncology highly preferredDemonstrates high level of analytical ability in order to research and evaluate drug information, interpret patient specific data, and resolve problems regarding medication useKnowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic properties of medications as they relate to the pediatric population, particularly within Hem/Onc and BMT service linesKnowledge to manage hematologic and oncologic conditions, treatment options, pharmacology, and pharmacokineticsAbility to communicate and present information effectively in both oral and written form with all levels of hospital personnel and all patient groupsAbility to perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, interactions, adverse effects and monitoringAbility to interpret medication orders, medication profile lists, and oversee the distribution of medicationsAbility to assess patient care conditions and evaluate patient response to medication therapy regimensAbility to problem solve and think analyticallyAbility to provide supervisory oversight for technical staff related to medication preparation and dispensingAbility to troubleshoot in a timely manner including weekends and holidaysAbility to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, co-workers, clinical/medical staff, and interdisciplinary teamsPrevious experience with Cerner, PyxisES, C2Safe, Baxa TPN, Dose Edge, MILT4, Lexicomp, Vigilanz, and PC desktop
systems or equivalent pharmacy systemsMotivated and self- directed with a high degree of professional accountability.
Job :
Pharmacy
Primary Location :
Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department :
PHARMACY-2100-730000
Job Status:Full Time#J-18808-Ljbffr