Solid Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner

UNC HEALTH; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. seeks a Pharmacist at UNC Health to join a team focusing on oncology care. The role involves providing patient care, collaborating with clinical staff, and managing chemotherapy plans.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and be registered as a Pharmacist in North Carolina. Experience in Hematology/Oncology and familiarity with quality improvement initiatives are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist in North Carolina.
• Completion of PGY1 Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Completion of PGY2 Oncology Residency or Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmacist care to oncology patients.
• Collaborate with clinical pharmacists and medical staff.
• Manage chemotherapy treatment plans and educate patients.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical skills in Hematology/Oncology

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis and project implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary: The University of North Carolina (UNC) Medical Center Department of Pharmacy has an opening for a highly motivated pharmacist seeking to join our team of clinical oncology pharmacists in Chapel Hill, NC. The individual in this position will form part of the solid oncology pharmacy model to support patients seen through the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This individual will gain extensive experience in comprehensive medication therapy management of solid oncology patients. The position offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team through collaboration with physicians, APPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, and the oncology operational pharmacy team to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. The position offers the opportunity to develop preceptorship and research skills through pharmacy student and PGY1/PGY2 resident precepting and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmacist care, disease management, and specialty medication monitoring and management services to patients seen through the solid oncology clinical service.
• Collaborate closely with Acute and Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacists to ensure continuity of care between acute and ambulatory services.
• Lead quality improvement and outcomes initiatives.
• Manage a clinic in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical pharmacist practitioners by performing medication therapy management.
• Respond to drug information questions from the medical staff, nursing staff, or pharmacy colleagues.
• Function as a limited oncology prescribing practitioner (LOPP) to clinically manage chemotherapy treatment plans.
• Evaluate, monitor, and redesign medication regimens to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their caregivers about their chemotherapy plan.
• Complete therapeutic drug monitoring and manage chemotherapy toxicities.
• Coordinate medication-related aspects of transitional care.
• Serve as a liaison between the clinic team, UNC Medication Assistance Program, and specialty pharmacies to address medication access barriers and ensure timely processing and delivery of specialty medications.
• Collaborate with clinical oncology pharmacists and the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy team on policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Support medication management goals set forth by the institution or Department of Pharmacy.
• Serve as a standing committee member on a select group of committees within UNC Hospitals.
• Contribute to ongoing quality assurance and outcomes initiatives for the Department of Pharmacy, the Hematology/Oncology Division, and UNC Hospitals.
• Educate students from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, PGY1 and PGY2 residents from UNC Hospitals on their experiential rotations.
• Appointment at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is available with commensurate experience.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• CPP must be a registered Pharmacist and licensed CPP in the state of NC. Credentialing and Privileging must be completed through the appropriate UNC HCS accrediting body as an APP prior to start date.

Professional Experience Requirements

• North Carolina registered Pharmacist: BS Pharmacy or Pharm D. BPS Certification or Geriatric Certification or ASHP residency program + 2 years of experience.
• North Carolina Registered Pharmacist: Pharm D. 3 years experience. 1 certificate program.
• North Carolina Registered Pharmacist: BS Pharmacy. 5 years experience. 2 certificate programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Extensive clinical skills and pharmacotherapy knowledge base in Hematology/Oncology.
• Strong oral and written communication, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to generate meaningful contributions related to oncology pharmacy practice and advancement of pharmacy practice.
• Ability to design and implement projects, collect and interpret data accurately, and prepare project analyses/summaries/manuscripts.

Preferred

• Completion of a Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) Residency or equivalent experience.
• Completion of an Oncology (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience.
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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