Hematology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Onsite role

Paid time off and leave

Job summary

UCHealth Pharmacist Clinical Specialist in General Hematology Clinic coordinates comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients with benign hematologic disorders at the Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO. Serves as clinical specialist for benign hematology and collaborates with hematology providers to optimize therapy and outcomes, with cross-coverage for malignant hematology as needed.

Role works with interdisciplinary team to implement guidelines, educate patients, monitor therapy, and

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• State licensure as a Pharmacist and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 5 years specialty experience OR PGY1 or clinical fellowship completion with 3 years' pertinent work experience OR Pertinent PGY2 completion.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages evidence-based medication therapy for patients with benign hematologic disorders in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides comprehensive medication management for patients receiving disease- and drug-specific therapies, including assessment of treatment appropriateness, efficacy, safety, adherence, drug interactions, monitoring requirements, and supportive care needs.
• Identifies high-risk patients and implements evidence-based interventions to optimize medication-related outcomes and prevent treatment-related complications.
• Provides patient and caregiver education regarding medications, treatment plans, administration, adverse-effect management, adherence, monitoring, and supportive care.
• In conjunction with a patient's healthcare provider, provides, delegates, and coordinates patient care, which may include medication initiation and adjustment, laboratory monitoring, point-of-care testing, and follow-up care within applicable scope of practice and collaborative practice agreements.
• Serves as a medication and therapeutic resource for the benign hematology team and mentors pharmacy staff and learners in areas of clinical expertise.
• Collaborates with specialty pharmacy, medication access, nursing, providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely initiation and continuation of therapy and address medication access barriers.
• Develops and leads quality, safety, workflow, and affordability initiatives at the clinic, service-line, and department levels.
• Documents clinical interventions and patient outcomes to support continuity of care, quality improvement, and evaluation of pharmacy services.
• Participates in development and implementation of clinical guidelines, treatment pathways, protocols, order sets, and other medication-use processes relevant to hematology practice.
• Participates in research, quality improvement initiatives, professional development activities, and interdisciplinary committees to evaluate and advance standards of hematologic care.
• Provides cross-coverage for malignant hematology and cellular therapy clinical pharmacy services as needed.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy

Job description

UCHealth Pharmacist Clinical Specialist in General Hematology Clinic coordinates comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients with benign hematologic disorders at the Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO. Serves as clinical specialist for benign hematology and collaborates with hematology providers to optimize therapy and outcomes, with cross-coverage for malignant hematology as needed.

Role works with interdisciplinary team to implement guidelines, educate patients, monitor therapy, and