Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, us, 71150
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. With strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Our culture of innovation attracts the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward‑thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
Job Description
THIS IS A REMOTE PHARMACIST POSITION SUPPORTING OUR INFUSION AND SPECIALTY PHARMACY OPERATIONS IN CENTRAL AND NORTH LOUISIANA. Scope
The clinical pharmacist specialist will be responsible for providing clinical services in the areas of oncology, endocrinology, urology, and rheumatology across the Mary Bird organization for infusion and specialty pharmacy. The clinical specialist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, optimal outcomes, and clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical pharmacist specialists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments or external groups, conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects, and participate in patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives. They also provide medication and practice‑related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and residents. Participation in the quality management program is expected, with goals to improve services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, and evaluating effectiveness. Functions
Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs Medication management and clinical practice Provides multidisciplinary collaboration and communication Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing Facilitates education, training and practice advancement Qualifications
Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred. Completion of ASHP accredited PGY‑1 Pharmacy Residency. Completion of PGY‑2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency is preferred. Clinical pharmacy experience (2‑4 years) in a hospital setting preferred; required if no PGY‑2 Residency. Pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Louisiana. Specialized Knowledge
Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service. Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence‑based medicine in an area appropriate for clinical assignments. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
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THIS IS A REMOTE PHARMACIST POSITION SUPPORTING OUR INFUSION AND SPECIALTY PHARMACY OPERATIONS IN CENTRAL AND NORTH LOUISIANA. Scope
The clinical pharmacist specialist will be responsible for providing clinical services in the areas of oncology, endocrinology, urology, and rheumatology across the Mary Bird organization for infusion and specialty pharmacy. The clinical specialist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, optimal outcomes, and clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical pharmacist specialists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments or external groups, conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects, and participate in patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives. They also provide medication and practice‑related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and residents. Participation in the quality management program is expected, with goals to improve services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions, and evaluating effectiveness. Functions
Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs Medication management and clinical practice Provides multidisciplinary collaboration and communication Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing Facilitates education, training and practice advancement Qualifications
Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred. Completion of ASHP accredited PGY‑1 Pharmacy Residency. Completion of PGY‑2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency is preferred. Clinical pharmacy experience (2‑4 years) in a hospital setting preferred; required if no PGY‑2 Residency. Pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Louisiana. Specialized Knowledge
Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service. Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence‑based medicine in an area appropriate for clinical assignments. Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industries
Medical Practices
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