Oncology Clinical Specialist / Pharmacy- Breast Oncology Ambulatory

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Westbank First Nation #9; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes. As an Oncology Clinical Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing medication therapies and ensuring the highest standards of care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with healthcare professionals committed to excellence. Your expertise will help shape the future of patient-centered care, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families. Embrace the chance to grow and innovate in a supportive academic medical center that values teamwork and dedication.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school required.
• ASHP residency or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate medication therapy and clinical outcomes.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens and assess patient profiles.
• Oversee pharmacy staff and maintain performance standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Evaluation

Drug Therapy Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy

ASHP-Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 and 2 Residency or Fellowship

Tools

Pharmacy Management Software

Clinical Guidelines

Job description

Overview

Where you matter as much as the work you do

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description

8a-4:30p / Full Time / 40 Hours (schedule may include weekend on call requirements)

Emory Healthcare is an academic medical center with a high acuity patient population. Our pharmacy staff works side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emory’s goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve and defining a new standard of care for humankind.

The Oncology Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy practices as a clinical expert in specialty practice area(s).

• In addition to direct patient care activities, this position is responsible for ensuring appropriate medication therapy and clinical outcomes for the institution related to specialty area. Monitors drug therapy regimens and performs daily in-depth patient profile review to assess, monitor and recommend appropriate drug therapy as applicable.
• Consistently evaluates, intervenes, and documents adverse drug reactions, medication variances and clinical interventions beyond institutional protocols.
• Prevents and/or resolves drug-related problems to ensure safety, efficacy, and cost-efficiency by consulting with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documents.
• Answers drug information questions with in-depth knowledge of research designs, methodologies, and biostatistics.
• Oversees the work performed by pharmacy students, technicians, and pharmacists to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with state, federal and organizational regulations.
• Proactively reviews trends, recommends patient safety solutions in specialty, and processes orders accurately and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• ASHP- Accredited Post Graduate Year 1 and 2 Residency or Fellowship or equivalent experience in the specialty area.
• Active Georgia Pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure with attempt to register for 60 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required within 1 year for all positions with Code Blue coverage responsibility.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.