Clinical Pharmacist I, Oncology and Infusion

Oncology and infusion coverage; will rotate across UMMC Infusion centers.

About the role

Responsible for providing medication therapy management services, both clinical and distributive tasks as necessary, in collaboration with other providers to assure that drug therapy is safe, effective, efficient, and cost-effective. Pharmacy services provided include medication distribution, medication therapy monitoring, medication orders management, drug information, and drug dosing. Ensures that patient care is maintained through compliance with the department's policies, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory bodies. Provides oversight and direction to Pharmacy Technicians working within their area of practice. May provide training and education to onboarding team members and other learners through practical and didactic experiences. Acts independently within the scope of their license and areas of expertise with the help of general policies, procedures, and practice guidelines, with support from Pharmacy Leadership. May be required to act in the capacity of another pharmacy leader in their absence or when designated to do so.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients, including the promotion of optimal drug therapy and safe use of medications.
• Assesses patient-specific data to evaluate medication needs, verifies medication orders, and oversees the preparation, dispensing, distribution, and monitoring of all medications.
• Collaborates and consults with and provides education to pharmacy and medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals, patients, and caregivers.
• Acts as a preceptor for learners as directed.
• Manages care, quality, and costs by engaging in the systematic and continuous process of evaluating and improving the utilization of medications in a patient population to enhance the quality, safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the medication use process.
• Oversees and directs the work of other pharmacy staff and ensures service standards are met.
• Participates in and/or provides direct patient care in any setting or capacity.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. Specific responsibilities will be documented and retained internally by the Department of Pharmacy.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required unless graduated from a U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 or foreign equivalent.
• Maryland Pharmacist License.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Skills

• Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
• Demonstrates self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Adheres to best practice standards and guidelines within the scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications; supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
• Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision-making as necessary; assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision-making.
• Accepts change as part of the problem-solving process.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in-service meetings, etc.
• Identifies the extent of the health system’s adherence to best practices and guidelines relevant to medication management.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required.
• Utilizes appropriate customer relations skills when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, team members, and others to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity.
• Represents the department on hospital committees, professional associates, and community organizations where appropriate.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.
• Maintains knowledge of the daily operations of UMMS, including the Pharmacy Department, through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications.
• Maintains knowledge of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.