Pharmacist Clinical Specialist Oncology BMT

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off & disability

401(k) plan with match

Tuition & education support

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking an Oncology Pharmacy Specialist to join the Transplant/Cellular Therapy and Hematology service line. You will work with physicians, APPs, nurses and pharmacy staff to develop chemotherapy plans, optimize med utilization and educate patients on their regimens.

The role emphasizes managing immunosuppression consults, improving safety processes and ensuring adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed PGY-2 in Oncology or equivalent hospital experience.
• BCOP certification or eligible within 2 years of hire.
• Current TN Pharmacist licensure or eligible for licensure.
• Four-year hospital experience or equivalent in Oncology.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications to be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Doctorate or Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans and chemotherapy orders in collaboration with providers.
• Optimize medication management and educate patients on chemotherapy.
• Manage immunosuppression consults and oversee medication management policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Doctorate degree

Job description

Are you looking for a work environment where our culture and values thrive?

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated Oncology Pharmacy Specialist to join our Transplant/Cellular Therapy and Hematology service line. This position works closely with the multidisciplinary team of physicians, APP"s, nursing staff and pharmacy personnel with a primary focus in transplant and cellular therapy. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and chemotherapy orders in close collaboration with the provider, optimizing medication management, providing chemotherapy education to patients, and managing immunosuppression consults all while contributing to exceptional patient care. Other duties include Hematology-Oncology medication safety process improvements as well as oversight of medication management policies and procedures.

What you will do in this role:

• You will utilize good problem-solving abilities, making sure that problems are resolved, calling on other knowledgeable parties as necessary.
• You will maintain strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispense accordingly.
• You will consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors and complaints.
• You will determine and consult on possible drug interactions.
• You will assist with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• You will monitor, record and communicate as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• You will utilize knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.

What qualifications you will need:

• Candidates must have completed PGY-2 in Oncology or have equivalent hospital experience
• Must have BCOP certification or be eligible within 2 years of hire
• Current TN Pharmacist licensure or eligible for licensure
• Four-year hospital experience or equivalent in Oncology
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Doctorate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

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