Pharmacotherapy Specialist – Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Pharmacotherapy Specialist for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology. The role involves providing specialized clinical pharmacy services, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and educating staff. Candidates need a Pharm. D or Ph.D., residency experience, and Florida pharmacist license.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist in Florida.
• Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 2 Residency (PGY2) is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized clinical pharmacy services in pediatric hematology & oncology.
• Educate pharmacists, technicians, and health care professionals.
• Develop and optimize therapy plans with care teams.

Skills

Collaboration

Clinical Expertise

Communication

Education

Education

Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D or Ph.D.)

Completion of an advanced residency

Board Certification

Job description

Job Description - Pharmacotherapy Specialist – Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (250002B1)

Job Description

Pharmacotherapy Specialist – Pediatric Hematology & Oncology - ( 250002B1 )

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, and according to established polices and procedures, responsible for the provision of specialized clinical pharmacyservices to patients, nurses and medical staff. Collaborates with other health care professionals in the research, development and implementation ofcritical pathways and policies that have a medication use component. Practice involves the components of expert practitioner, educator, consultant,researcher, and clinical leader. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa GeneralHospital.

Primary Duties:

• Considers patient age and clinical condition as the hematology & oncology pharmacotherapy expert for Muma Children’s Hospital.
• Develops EPIC Beacon protocols and optimizes Children’s Oncology Group therapy plans along with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Supports clinical pharmacists and multidisciplinary care team members with provision of pharmaceutical care through direct interaction and formal educational activities.
• Maintains expertise in areas of practice.
• Educates pharmacists, technicians, students and other providers on relevant pharmacotherapy concepts and practice updates.
• Disseminates drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D or Ph.D.) from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of an advanced residency, fellowship, or equivalent experience.
• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Florida.

Preferred:

• Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 2 Residency (PGY2) OR completion of a Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY-1) and three years of experience as a clinical pharmacist, including providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring for at least 50% of time in the specialty area.
• CurrentBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year of hire for Pharmacists required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events
• Board Certification

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Tampa

Work Locations

Work Locations

: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : Hybrid Remote

Job

Job

: Pharmacy

Organization

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Scheduled Days : Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday