Clinical Pharmacist, Multiple Myeloma

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology to join the LC Clinical Services team at the Winston Campus. The role focuses on managing multiple myeloma therapies both outpatient and inpatient, with a rotating weekend schedule.

The successful candidate will hold an ACPE-accredited PharmD (or FPGEC), complete a PGY1 (PGY2 oncology preferred), and be licensed in the applicable states. Immunization and privileging requirements apply and a sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from ACPE-accredited school or an FPGEC certificate.
• Completion of PGY1 required; PGY2 oncology preferred.
• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Educates patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, and proper administration.
• Designs and monitors patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens and implements recommendations.
• Reviews medication orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Participates in medical emergencies and supports medication safety programs.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacist

Oncology

Medication Therapy Mgmt

Education

ACPE-accredited Pharm Degree

PGY1 Oncology

Job description

Department:

38485 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy: LC Clinical Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 0800-1630

Rotates between outpatient multiple myeloma clinic and inpatient hematology/oncology services

Weekend rotation (averages ~every 8 weeks)

Pay Range:

$54.90 - $82.35

Position Highlights

• Clinical Pharmacist, Multiple Myeloma


• Monday - Friday 0800-1630Rotates between outpatient multiple myeloma clinic and inpatient hematology/oncology services. Weekend rotation (averages ~every 8 weeks).


• Winston Campus


• Sign-On bonus available for eligible candidates!

How You’ll Impact Patient care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

What You Will Need:

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


• Completion of PGY1 required and PGY2 oncology preferred.


• 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.

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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training




• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job




• Incentive pay for select positions




• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs




• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.