Pharmacy Specialist Medical Oncology

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wheeling is seeking a Pharmacist to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities include participating in medical rounds, providing medication management, and supervising pharmacy technicians. Candidates must possess a Pharm.D and relevant licensure in West Virginia. This role demands effective communication skills and collaboration with healthcare professionals. The position offers a standard work week of 40 hours with day shifts and is classified as exempt. Join our team to improve patient outcomes in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.
• Preferred: Completion of a PGY-2 Residency or PGY-1 Residency and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care and medication management for patients.
• Participate in medical rounds and evaluate patient’s medication regimens.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and oversee drug distribution.

Skills

Time management skills

Verbal communication skills

Non-verbal communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from ACPE accredited school

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at West Virginia University Hospitals through involvement in direct patient care, operational, education and administrative activities, and assumes a leadership role in the profession of pharmacy.
• Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient’s medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.
• Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.
• Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.
• Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.
• Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.
• Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities within the department.
• Participates in medication use evaluations.
• Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
• Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.
• Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).
• Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.
• Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.
• Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
• Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
• Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
• Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
• Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
• Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
• Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
• Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
• Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers to facilitate performance management.
• Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
• Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
• Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
• Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
• Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
• WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
• PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
• MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
• OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.
• Preferred Qualifications — Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
• Experience in at least ONE of the following areas:
  • Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field
  • Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field
  • Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND three years of relevant pharmacist experience
  • Three (3) years of relevant pharmacist experience AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field

Special Requirements

• For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

Working Environment

• Cognizant of environmental factors

Skills And Abilities

• Time management skills
• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Teamwork skills

Additional Job Description

• Pharmacist will be working closely with providers in the outpatient oncology setting.
• Aiding in dose reduction, laboratory value monitoring, and patient scheduling.
• Developing and maintaining treatment plans for patients including toxicity monitoring, premedication planning, and treatment cycle oversight.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Shift Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Exempt)

Company WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center 55 WH Nursing Cancer and Infusion Center

Address 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.