Lead Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.

2. Must possess current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in West Virginia or be license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 90 days of hire. If licensure is not obtained within 90 days of start date, associate will be

notified that they will be released from their employment.

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years' experience as a pharmacist in a pharmacy or health-system setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. PharmD from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy.

2. Board Certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field OR;

2. Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field OR;

3. Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND three years of relevant pharmacist experience OR;

4. Three (3) years of relevant pharmacist experience AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

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Assist in oversight of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and/or other pharmacy staff throughout the medication use process

2. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.

3. Participates and leads educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals.

4. Collaborates with Lead Pharmacists and Lead technicians, supervisors, and other leaders on clinical and operational activities.

5. Ensures, along with other department leaders, that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.

6. Orients and educates pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and new employees.

7. Participates in and/or takes responsibility for administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities, projects, committees, and workgroups within the department.

8. Ensures policies and procedures related to relevant accreditation standards are maintained and followed.

9. Analyzes current workflows, reports, and literature to provide feedback and ideas for improvement to department leadership.

10. Guides providers and/or patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.

11. Monitors drug therapies of patients through evaluation of patients' medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.

12. Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in patient education related to the appropriate use of medications.

13. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.

14. Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.

15. Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.

16. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.

17. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors based on best practices (i.e. ASHP, ISMP, USP, etc)

18. Participates in, and may lead or design, medication use evaluations.

19. May assist with clinical program software design and implementation as well as ongoing maintenance and compliance.

20. May assume leadership role in absence of Manager and/or Director.

21. May review provider orders to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness of medication therapies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Time management skills.

2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

3.Teamwork skills.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.