Clinical Pharmacist: Hematology/Oncology & SCT

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in medication management for leukemia, lymphoma, and stem cell transplant patients. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited pharmacy school with an active Georgia license and at least two years of clinical pharmacy experience. Responsibilities include daily patient rounding, working closely with an oncology team, and providing extensive patient education. Preferred qualifications include residency training in oncology and board certification. The working hours are Monday through Friday, 0700-1530.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an active Georgia Pharmacist license.
• Board certification in clinical practice specialty is encouraged.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medication for leukemia, lymphoma, and stem cell transplant patients.
• Conduct daily patient rounding in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Educate patients and staff about medication management.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy experience

Team-oriented

Leadership qualities

Direct patient care

Quality improvement

Medication safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy

Active Georgia Pharmacist license

Two (2) years clinical pharmacy experience

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacist positions specializing in Leukemia, Lymphoma and Stem Cell Transplant. This position handles all aspects of medication management for leukemia, lymphoma and stem cell transplant patients. Patient care is focused on inpatients, infusion center outpatients and physician clinic outpatients with daily patient rounding conducted in all areas. Pharmacists work closely with physicians (hematologists, infectious disease and internal medicine), mid-level providers and nursing to ensure medication management follows clinical literature, current best practices and regulatory standards. Pharmacists provide extensive patient and staff education, lead investigational drug research, oversee technician compounding in outpatient settings, implement medication safety processes and provide oversight for all medication management policies and procedures. Pharmacists also provide extensive training to pharmacy students and both PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents.

Candidates must demonstrate ability to handle high volume patient load, be team oriented, possess leadership qualities and have interest in direct patient care as well as projects, quality improvement and medication safety. Previous experience in oncology pharmacy is preferred with residency completion or experience in leukemia/lymphoma/stem cell transplant being given top priority. Board certification is encouraged.

Current schedule is Monday - Friday with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. With additional growth and development of the program, alterations in schedule and positions may occur.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

1. Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
2. Active Georgia Pharmacist license
3. Two (2) years clinical pharmacy experience.

PREFERRED

1. Completion of an accredited post-graduate year 1 (PGY-1) residency with a rotation in an oncology area or equivalent (3 years as a clinical pharmacist)
2. Candidates must demonstrate ability to handle high volume patient load, be team oriented, possess leadership qualities and have interest in direct patient care as well as projects, quality improvement and medication safety.
3. Completion of an accredited PGY-2 oncology residency with a rotation in stem cell transplant or equivalent (3 years as an oncology-focused clinical pharmacist)
4. Certification by Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) is strongly encouraged in the clinical practice specialty - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist (BCNSP), Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP), etc.

Work Hours:

0700-1530