Pharmacist, PRN

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Pharmacist, PRN, to join its 24/7 inpatient pharmacy operations. This role requires flexibility to work all shifts as needed and contribute to safe medication use across the patient care continuum.

You will verify and assess medication orders, optimize therapies, document interventions, provide discharge education, supervise technicians, and collaborate with oncology teams and providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy
• Active license with the State Board of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred
• Minimum of 2 year’s institutional pharmacy experience or strong interest in institutional and oncology pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Verify and assess medication orders for safety and appropriateness
• Optimize medication therapies using clinical guidelines
• Document pharmacist interventions accurately
• Provide discharge education to patients and caregivers
• Supervise pharmacy technicians
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary rounds with medical teams
• Support oncology treatment plans and oral chemotherapy counseling
• Act as a liaison between providers and pharmacy to resolve drug-related issues
• Assist with electronic health record (EHR) drug order workflow
• Sterile compounding per USP 797/800 guidelines

Skills

Active license

Oncology pharmacy

Institutional pharmacy

Communication

Education

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist, PRN

City of Hope is a leading cancer and diabetes treatment organization founded in 1913. It offers advanced research, treatment, and education in oncology, endocrinology, and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work PRN, as needed, with availability for all shifts and/or days. Inpatient Pharmacy is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

• Verifying and Assessing Medication Orders: Ensure medication orders align with patient-specific factors like lab values, vitals, symptoms, disease states, and medication history, and assess appropriateness and safety of prescribed medications.

• Optimizing Medication Therapies: Utilize established clinical guidelines to optimize medication therapies for patients, ensuring safety and efficacy.

• Clinical Documentation: Document all pharmacist interventions accurately, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care within the healthcare team.

• Discharge Education: Provide comprehensive education to patients and caregivers regarding their medication therapies upon discharge from inpatient units, ensuring understanding and adherence.

• Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians: Direct and supervise pharmacy technicians in their duties, ensuring adherence to protocols and guidelines.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary rounds with medical teams, contributing expertise in medication management and patient care.

• Oncology Collaboration: Collaborate with medical oncology teams, providing support in treatment plans, oral chemotherapy counseling, and symptom management.

• Communication Liaison: Act as a liaison between providers and pharmacy, addressing medication orders and resolving drug-related issues promptly and effectively.

• Resource and Support: Serve as a resource for providers and clinical staff, answering drug-related questions, providing drug information, and assisting with electronic health record (EHR) drug order workflow.

• Sterile Compounding: Competently prepare and supervise the preparation of sterile compounded products according to USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

• Quality Assurance and Patient Safety: Participate in departmental and hospital quality assurance programs, emphasizing patient safety and regulatory compliance.

• Education and Assessment: Collaborate with the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator in educating and assessing various stakeholders, including pharmacy staff, providers, clinical staff, patients, caregivers, and pharmacy students.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy
• Active license with the State Board of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred
• Minimum of 2 year’s institutional pharmacy experience or strong interest in institutional and oncology pharmacy

Benefits and EEO Statement

City of Hope pays based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.