Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Hematology/Oncology

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Street (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The Advocate Christ Medical Center pharmacy team seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to join its inpatient hematology/oncology unit. You will manage medication therapy, educate patients, and precept learners while collaborating with providers and nurses to advance oncology pharmacy practice.

Qualified candidates will have inpatient oncology experience; BCOP is preferred, with licensure in the appropriate state and ACPE-accredited degree. This is a full‑time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification as required by practice area.
• Credentialing and privileging as dictated by area of practice.
• 5+ years of clinical experience; BCOP preferred.
• Inpatient hematology/oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care for inpatient oncology unit with therapy regimens.
• Provides patient and caregiver counseling on medications and adherence.
• Designs and monitors regimens based on literature and guidelines.
• Supports education initiatives and precepts learners and residents.
• Collaborates with care team to ensure formulary adherence and safety.

Skills

Oncology pharmacotherapy

Clinical pharmacist

Education & precepting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Literature evaluation

Education

Pharmacy degree (ACPE-accredited)

FPGEC certificate (NABP)

Job description

Department: 38413 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Pharmacy: Oncology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: The Pharmacy Department at Advocate Christ Medical Center is seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our inpatient hematology/oncology team. This role is responsible for comprehensive medication management and clinical review for an inpatient oncology unit, while serving as a key resource for providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Additional responsibilities include precepting pharmacy learners, supporting educational initiatives, and contributing to the advancement of oncology pharmacy practice. Candidates should have inpatient hematology/oncology experience, with oncology board certification (BCOP) preferred and at least 5 years of clinical experience. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

Major Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature.
• Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels
• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process.
• Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.
• Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned
• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice

Education Required: Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP

Experience Required: No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Maintains skills in area of practice
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills
• Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job Exposed to normal office environment

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Areas of Clinical Excellence

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
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