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Yale New Haven Health

Oncology Per Diem Pharmacist

Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority. Demonstrates a mastery of basic skills of an oncology pharmacist. Maintains an acquired body of knowledge with experience gained in order to have a positive impact on the care of the oncology patient. Demonstrates clinically sound decision making skills. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities

Resolves drug distribution problems assuring accurate and timely dose delivery to all patients

Responds to telephone requests for medications in appropriate fashion accommodating callers request or routing call to appropriate person

Interprets Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Lab Data in order to formulate medication monitoring plans

Demonstrates knowledge of basic pharmacokinetic principles and pharmacokinetic calculations

Problem Identification and Resolution

Communicate and documents problem detection, relevant findings, recommmendations, and necessary follow-up

Provides drug information to nurses, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals

Serves as primary source of drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

Educational Activities

Participates in and contributes to educational forums within the department (written or verbal)

Documents medication use variances (MUVs) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR's)

Documents actual and prevented medication use variances within the pemenic system

Complete department education and competancies in a timely manner in order to satisfy regulatory requirements Qualifications

Education

Graduated from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm. D. degree. Completion of a residency in hospital pharmacy from a program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists is desirable but not required. Experience

Two years experience in an oncology based hospital or outpatient oncology pharmacy setting is preferred for this position. Licensure

Licensed to practice pharmacy in Connecticut or eligible for reciprocation. Special Skills

This individual should demonstrate knowledge of oncology pharmacology and therapeutics, and understand pharmacy systems of drug distribution, manufacturing technology, clinical trials when applicable, and formulary management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others required. YNHHS Requisition ID 146825

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