Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy KCC

NorthShore; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 84,694 - 131,271; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care primarily at Kellogg Cancer Center locations. The role involves educating patients and healthcare professionals on oncology, managing chemotherapy orders, and collaborating on quality improvement projects.

Applicants must hold an Illinois Registered Pharmacist license and have at least 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience. This position offers a range of benefits including medical and dental options, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist license required.
• At least 3 years of experience as a clinical registered pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document comprehensive pharmaceutical care to cancer patients.
• Design effective educational materials for patients on chemotherapy.
• Precept learners who are on rotation with the team.

Education

BS or PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$61.48 - $95.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
• Location: Primarily rotating across Kellogg Cancer Center (Evanston, Glenview, and Highland Park locations) with occasional rotation to Swedish Cancer Center, Niles Infusion Center, and Arlington Heights Infusion Center as needed
• Per Diem - As needed
• Hours: Rotating Shifts Monday-Friday, 7am -6pm
• Required Travel: Yes

What you will need

• License: Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist
• Education: BS or PharmD (preferred) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Certification: Board certification in oncology training or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a clinical registered pharmacist (excluding externships as a pharmacy student)
• Skills: N/A

What you will do

Patient Care

• Provide and document comprehensive pharmaceutical care to Endeavor Health Kellogg Cancer Center patients with cancer and other conditions related to cancer
• Provide and document medication education and symptom management to oncology patients and caregivers
• Review and process infusion chemotherapy and supportive care orders plans for clinical appropriateness
• Prepare and dispense anti-cancer and supportive care medications for oncology patients following best practices and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Design or update chemotherapy plans, supportive care regimens and monitoring plans (care plans) for oncology patients
• Design effective educational materials for patients on chemotherapy
• Provide chemotherapy infusion reaction management to oncology patients

Teaching/Education

• Provide consultative services to other health care professionals on anti-cancer drug therapy and monitoring
• Provide medication education to pharmacists and other health care professionals

• Precept learners (PGY2 oncology resident, PGY1 residents, and students) who are on rotation with the team

Performance Improvement

• Review protocols within the EHR for clinical appropriateness based on current guideline recommendations
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with other health care professionals to carry out quality improvement projects and develop institutional best practices

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.