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Duly Health and Care

Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology/Infusion Therapy - Part-time

Duly Health and Care, Lisle, Illinois, United States, 60532

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Overview Clinical Pharmacist, Part-time - Lisle - Oncology/Infusion Therapy

Position Highlights

Part–time, 24 hours per week

Hours: Monday–Friday

Location: Lisle, IL

Travel: possibility to travel to nearby locations

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider

$2,625 tuition reimbursement per year

Immediate 401(k) match

16 hours paid volunteer time off

A culture committed to community engagement and social impact

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider

$2,625 tuition reimbursement per year

Immediate 401(k) match

16 hours paid volunteer time off

A culture committed to community engagement and social impact

Responsibilities

Collaborates with physicians and mid-level providers and recommends adjustments to drug therapy based on clinical status and treatment outcomes

Coordinates with clinical team to ensure all aspects of pharmaceutical care are delivered in a safe and timely manner

Responsible for supervising pharmacy technicians, coordinating workflow and acts as resource for other infusion sites as needed

Participates in clinical research, education, professional development and performance improvement

Requires independent decision making, clinical judgement and in-depth knowledge of oncology and therapeutics

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Enter medication orders into the computer system and dispense medications/IV solutions accurately and in a timely manner

Critically evaluate medication therapy and make recommendations to improve patient medication regimens, documenting patient assessment data and clinical interventions

Ensure appropriate and cost-effective drug therapy, addressing drug-drug interactions, contraindicated medications, inappropriate therapeutic regimens, adverse drug reactions, pharmacokinetics, disease state management, and rational effective medication regimens according to evidence-based guidelines

Function as a therapeutic consultant and serve as a resource and drug information specialist to medical, pharmacy, nursing staff and allied healthcare providers

Conduct educational activities, apply principles of performance improvement, perform comprehensive clinical assessments and collaborate with the integrated healthcare team to provide quality patient care

Apply principles of continuous quality improvement consistent with job expectations, incorporating quality improvement principles into other activities and projects (e.g., data collection, documentation), developing criteria for drug use evaluations, medication use indicators and disease-based evaluations

Provide oversight and assist with the development and implementation of evidence-based medication guidelines/protocols, designing and implementing medication monitoring guidelines and programs for clinical staff

Assist the director of pharmacy with ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, validation of chemotherapy protocols and therapy plans in the EMR, and maintaining competencies required for oncology practice

Oversee activities of pharmacy technicians, coordinate workflow and perform final check of medications prior to being dispensed, ensuring compliance with clean room policies and procedures in accordance with USP 797 and 800 guidelines

Provide counseling and drug education to patients and families, including medication therapy management, and participate in staff education via educational in-services, presentations, medical literature searches, and individual counseling

Participate in inventory control including purchasing, receiving and stocking medication and pharmacy supplies

Comply with governmental and other regulations related to preparation, packaging and storage of products

Show ability to create and utilize cost-benefit analysis and offer therapeutic alternative selections to providers when appropriate

Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy regulations and maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA standards at all times

Other duties as assigned by department

Qualifications Education and/or Certification/Licence

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required

Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) preferred

Current Illinois State Pharmacy License required

Experience

3–5 years as a pharmacist with oncology experience

Hospital Pharmacy/Oncology Infusion Center experience preferred

Epic knowledge and experience preferred

Ability to interpret and evaluate chemotherapy treatment protocols and non-chemotherapy regimens

Knowledge of hazardous medication management

Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements and provide pharmaceutical care based on those needs

Adhere to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice

Customer service and teamwork orientation required; mathematical skills required; interpersonal skills, initiative, judgment and problem-solving skills

Ability to organize, set priorities and plan time to accomplish workload; ability to coordinate work between multiple sites

Computer skills in pharmacy systems and word processing applications beneficial; demonstrate accountability and professionalism

Knowledge of inventory control procedures and practices

Knowledge of third-party reimbursement programs and requirements

Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to dispensary and infusion area

Knowledge of USP 797 and 800 clean room standards

Thorough knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and other regulatory policies and requirements

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $51.85–$77.78 per hour, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

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