USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist)-Hematology/Oncology
East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$137K/yr - $178K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner who functions as a therapeutic expert in drug use and drug utilization within the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves monitoring drug use, making recommendations on drug utilization, and educating medical center staff on appropriate drug use.
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Responsibilities
Participates in Hematology/Oncology Inpatient rounds
Responsible for daily performance and oversight of provider-consulted, clinical pharmacy pharmacokinetic monitoring program for hematology/oncology patients. This includes the rational design of a therapeutic dosing regimens based on patient-specific information that includes selection of an appropriate drug dose and establishment of a therapeutic endpoint. Duties include progress note entry, mediation order entry, lab/monitoring follow-up and dose titration as appropriate for all Veterans in the inpatient wards receiving chemotherapeutic agents
Responsible for daily performance of clinical pharmacy chemotherapy monitoring program. This includes ordering of appropriate laboratory monitoring, rational dosing titration and progress note entry for all patients receiving chemotherapeutic infusions based on patient specific information and establishment of a therapeutic endpoint
Assesses patients on parenteral and enteral nutrition. In conjunction with nutrition, parental formulations are reviewed for appropriateness based on laboratory parameters. Documents parenteral formulations daily in the electronic medical record. Assesses patients on enteral nutrition for medication-related problems and recommendations for changes are communicated and documented in the electronic medical record
Reviews medication profiles and summarizes significant findings which are documented in the medical record and reported to the primary provider. Identifies any drug-induced problem that may be affecting the patient or contributing to the need for hospitalization, including adverse effects, allergic reactions, toxicities, improper dosage regimen design, noncompliance, etc
The incumbent is expected to perform duties with strict adherence to all Pharmacy Service, Medical Center, VHA, and other regulatory agencies policies, procedures and regulations. Has good understanding of DEA laws concerning the dispensing of controlled substances
Plans and coordinates formal and informal instruction/orientation to all staff within area of assignment
Provides patient education about medications and related topics when appropriate
In cooperation with clinical section staff and other health professionals collects and analyzes data related to ongoing clinical programs and presents it either at national meetings or publishes it in professionally representative publications
Serves as preceptor of residents' research projects as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs must provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification
Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions
Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area
Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise
Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy
Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
Preferred
Ability to function independently and effectively in a collaborative acute care environment
Qualifications as a PGY2 preceptor
Completion of a PGY2 Hematology/Oncology residency or PGY1 residency with significant hematology/oncology experience
BCOP certification is highly desirable
Benefits
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Company
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