Pharmacist

City of Hope; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope staff pharmacists provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in decentralized and centralized practice settings. The pharmacist reviews and interprets providers' orders for all medications, screens for therapeutic incompatibilities, and ensures cost-effective medication use that adheres to the COH Enterprise Formulary.

The role emphasizes monitoring drug therapy with a focus on chemotherapy, educating providers and clinical staff, supervising technicians for

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret providers' orders for all medications.
• Screen for therapeutic incompatibilities and ensure cost-effective medication use.
• Monitor drug therapy with emphasis on chemotherapy.
• Educate providers and clinical staff on drug information.
• Oversee technician staff relating to sterile IV compounding and unit dose drug preparations.
• Participate in quality improvement projects focused on patient safety.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Chemotherapy monitoring

IV medication compounding

Drug therapy optimization

Team collaboration

Education of providers

Tools

COH Enterprise Formulary knowledge

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Pharmacist

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked among the top in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Staff pharmacists will provide patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a decentralized and centralized practice setting. The staff pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and interpreting providers' orders for all medications, screening for therapeutic incompatibilities, and ensuring cost-effective medication use that complies with the COH Enterprise Formulary. In addition, pharmacists will assist with the monitoring of drug therapy, with an emphasis on chemotherapy, and is responsible for providing and educating on drug information to providers and other clinical staff. The pharmacist will be responsible for oversight of technician staff as it relates to sterile intravenous compounding, using centralized and decentralized medication-use systems, including chemotherapy and TPN, medication refilling, and unit dose drug preparations. Staff pharmacists will also be expected to participate in quality improvement projects with an emphasis on patient safety and will engage in multi-disciplinary initiatives as requested. Professional development is also required.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.