Convent Hospital
Job Summary:
Summary
Responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to cancer and palliative care patients. Responsible for providing clinical pharmacy leadership within the Hematology/Oncology specialty area through the continuum of care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. Assists with verification of treatment plan medication orders for dosing, interactions, compatibility, allergies, contraindications, and overall appropriateness of therapy Compounds and/or dispenses chemotherapeutic and infusion medications in accordance with all NH state and federal rules and laws. Consults with Physicians and Nursing staff in the Infusion Center Works with external providers to coordinate care for those with orders for outpatient infusions Provides updated drug information to providers, staff, and patients Optimizes
safety
and
cost effectiveness
of treatment plans through collaboration with the primary treatment team Routinely reviews
biosimilar
utilization and compares
to current
insurance
coverages , GPO costs, and CMS reimbursement tables to evaluate
cost
effectiveness of treatments. Along with the Director of Pharmacy, responsible for the receiving, handling, and
record keeping
of investigational medications Participates in the education and training of all pharmacists who will provide services and support the infusion center Participates in the management of the distribution, inventory,
accountability
of controlled substances in accordance with all NH state and federal rules and
laws Supervises Pharmacy Technicians Performs any task required to provide safe and efficient medication therapy to patients. Participates in performance improvement projects for the inpatient pharmacy and infusion center Conducts medication utilization reviews for infusion and/or chemotherapy agents Attends and participates in all relevant hospital in-service programs, committees and required events. Participates in Pharmacy training programs and staff meetings Participates in
appropriate
role in hospital disasters, fire drills, and other emergency situations. Performs additional tasks as directed by the Director of Pharmacy Exercises care in the operation and use of hospital equipment and reference materials.
Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure
continuing
functions of equipment.
Maintains work areas in a clean and organized manner. Other duties
as
consistent with this role.
Job Requirements
Job knowledge and skills Performs work within specified
time frames Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload. Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, and fire and infection control. Adheres to health system and departmental policies and procedures.
Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Works cooperatively with all staff.
Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive
manner . Ability to be committed to the observation of aseptic techniques in handling sterile products and equipment, and the maintenance of a stringently clean work area at all times. Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the demographics and/ or specific needs of the patient population served by the hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in assessing,
responding , and adapting treatment of care to meet the needs of the patient population served by the hospital. Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Ability to pick, pinch, type or otherwise work with fingers rather than the whole hand.
Ability to apply pressure to object with fingers and
palm Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written
word . Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication (e.g., in normal office
setting ), and to make fine discrimination in sound. Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge of policies and procedures applicable
for
that area.
Requires considerable judgment to work independently toward general results, devising methods, modifying, or adapting standard procedures to meet different conditions, making decisions based on precedent and
policy Ability to establish and maintain communications and positive working relationships within the department and with other hospital departments.
Ability to develop relationships with patients, employees, regulatory agencies, vendors, and the public. Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations. Ability to present clinical findings to a multidisciplinary
and
make recommendations based on
evidence based ,
patient centered
clinical
judgement .
Education & Experience Current New Hampshire license to practice Pharmacy by the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
required . Bachelors degree from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education accredited college of pharmacy strongly preferred Pharm.D. preferred 3 years of retail pharmacy experience required 2 years of pharmacy management experience required Experience working in an institutional retail setting preferred
Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values: Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
Comp Range: $107,875.68 - $161,813.52 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.
At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. Assists with verification of treatment plan medication orders for dosing, interactions, compatibility, allergies, contraindications, and overall appropriateness of therapy Compounds and/or dispenses chemotherapeutic and infusion medications in accordance with all NH state and federal rules and laws. Consults with Physicians and Nursing staff in the Infusion Center Works with external providers to coordinate care for those with orders for outpatient infusions Provides updated drug information to providers, staff, and patients Optimizes
safety
and
cost effectiveness
of treatment plans through collaboration with the primary treatment team Routinely reviews
biosimilar
utilization and compares
to current
insurance
coverages , GPO costs, and CMS reimbursement tables to evaluate
cost
effectiveness of treatments. Along with the Director of Pharmacy, responsible for the receiving, handling, and
record keeping
of investigational medications Participates in the education and training of all pharmacists who will provide services and support the infusion center Participates in the management of the distribution, inventory,
accountability
of controlled substances in accordance with all NH state and federal rules and
laws Supervises Pharmacy Technicians Performs any task required to provide safe and efficient medication therapy to patients. Participates in performance improvement projects for the inpatient pharmacy and infusion center Conducts medication utilization reviews for infusion and/or chemotherapy agents Attends and participates in all relevant hospital in-service programs, committees and required events. Participates in Pharmacy training programs and staff meetings Participates in
appropriate
role in hospital disasters, fire drills, and other emergency situations. Performs additional tasks as directed by the Director of Pharmacy Exercises care in the operation and use of hospital equipment and reference materials.
Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure
continuing
functions of equipment.
Maintains work areas in a clean and organized manner. Other duties
as
consistent with this role.
Job Requirements
Job knowledge and skills Performs work within specified
time frames Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload. Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, and fire and infection control. Adheres to health system and departmental policies and procedures.
Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Works cooperatively with all staff.
Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive
manner . Ability to be committed to the observation of aseptic techniques in handling sterile products and equipment, and the maintenance of a stringently clean work area at all times. Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the demographics and/ or specific needs of the patient population served by the hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in assessing,
responding , and adapting treatment of care to meet the needs of the patient population served by the hospital. Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Ability to pick, pinch, type or otherwise work with fingers rather than the whole hand.
Ability to apply pressure to object with fingers and
palm Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written
word . Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication (e.g., in normal office
setting ), and to make fine discrimination in sound. Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge of policies and procedures applicable
for
that area.
Requires considerable judgment to work independently toward general results, devising methods, modifying, or adapting standard procedures to meet different conditions, making decisions based on precedent and
policy Ability to establish and maintain communications and positive working relationships within the department and with other hospital departments.
Ability to develop relationships with patients, employees, regulatory agencies, vendors, and the public. Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations. Ability to present clinical findings to a multidisciplinary
and
make recommendations based on
evidence based ,
patient centered
clinical
judgement .
Education & Experience Current New Hampshire license to practice Pharmacy by the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
required . Bachelors degree from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education accredited college of pharmacy strongly preferred Pharm.D. preferred 3 years of retail pharmacy experience required 2 years of pharmacy management experience required Experience working in an institutional retail setting preferred
Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values: Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
Comp Range: $107,875.68 - $161,813.52 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.
At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.