Clinical Specialist Hematology/Oncology - Pharmacist I

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health seeks a pharmacist dedicated to optimizing drug therapy and educating patients and providers. Responsibilities include patient-specific medication management, supervising Pharmacy Technicians, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws.

The ideal candidate should have a B.S. or PharmD in pharmacy and be licensed in North Carolina by their start date. The role enables involvement in multidisciplinary meetings and mentorship of pharmacy students.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a pharmacist by the NC Board of Pharmacy.
• American Heart Association BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• 0 years of relevant pharmacy experience (post-graduate).

Responsibilities

• Review patient medication profiles and verify new orders.
• Communicate drug therapy problems with healthcare providers.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians in daily work activities.

Skills

Medication management

Communication skills

Pharmacotherapy expertise

Education

B.S. or PharmD in pharmacy

Job description

Position Summary

Pharmacists at ECU Health are committed to the safe and effective use of medications through maximizing drug distribution and optimizing drug therapy outcomes; educating patients, providers, and ourselves on best practices; and fully integrating pharmacists into the continuum of care. Pharmacists report directly to a designated Pharmacy Supervisor based on area of practice.

Responsibilities

Patient-specific medication management:

• Reviews the patient’s medication profile prior to verifying each new order. Evaluates orders for indication, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication and drug interactions.
• Ensures appropriateness of therapy by: reviewing patient medication history, assessing patient demographics, recommending formulary alternatives when appropriate, developing drug monitoring plans, interpreting laboratory data, monitoring and documenting pharmacokinetics for targeted drugs, which may include credentialing as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner.
• Demonstrates basic competency in applying drug dosing guidelines, clinical lab data and pharmacokinetic properties to individualize drug therapy.
• Communicates any drug therapy problems directly with the nurse and/or prescriber and documents all drug therapy interventions as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age(s) of the patients served.
• Performs medication histories, medication reconciliation and discharge counseling as required.
• Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients.
• Detects, monitors, documents and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

Maintains good work relationships and handles all communications in a professional manner as reflected in peer and/or provider evaluations, as well as student and resident evaluations.

Supervises Pharmacy Technicians in daily work activities and collaborates with Supervisor as necessary to ensure excellence and professionalism.

Accurately dispenses investigational drugs according to established protocols and procedures.

Attends department education activities such as Grand Rounds/Noon Conferences, staff meetings, staff development programs, The Joint Commission (TJC) meetings, etc.

Completion requirements

• Obtains Continuing Education credits as required by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
• Successfully completes all annual department competency assessments.
• Completes the TJC annual requirements and occupational health screening.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.

Behavior-based expectations

• Supports the mission, vision and core values of ECU Health.
• Supports the vision of the Department of Pharmacy.
• Embraces and strives to meet and exceed minimum Standards of Performance as outlined by ECU Health.
• Participates in meeting the goals of the department to ensure the attainment of the health system's goals.
• Effectively manages one's own practice, actively engages in professional self-development and takes a proactive approach to learning.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. or PharmD in pharmacy
• 0 years of relevant pharmacy experience (post‑graduate)
• Must be licensed as a pharmacist by the NC Board of Pharmacy by start date.
• Maintains active NC pharmacy license and provides proof of renewal prior to December 31 annually.
• American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• PGY1
• PGY2 in oncology
• Hem/Onc experience

Other Information

• Actively participating in multidisciplinary patient care planning meetings and working with the healthcare team on transition of care.
• Precepting pharmacy students, residents, and others in training.
• Providing leadership for developing, implementing, and maintaining medication-related guidelines, policies, and standards.
• Leading and participating in interdisciplinary institutional committees, including protocol and treatment plan development.
• Contributing to institutional and collaborative research and scholarly activities.
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ECU Health

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974‑bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29‑county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Pre‑employment Screening

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.