Clinical Pharmacist PRN
About the role
The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering "Hope Through Access" to cutting edge trials throughout the United States and Europe. We are hiring a Clinical Pharmacist, Investigational Drug Section (IDS) (California and/or Per Diem ONLY).
Responsibilities
- Verify medication orders including accuracy of dosages and calculations, review of basic patient eligibility criteria, including but not limited to accurately signed / dated study consent form(s), laboratory values within treatment criteria, all appropriate tests have been completed, resolution of known toxicity from previous chemotherapy, and an absence of serious known drug interactions.
- Oversee the preparation and dispensing of all medications from the IDS, including supervision of certified pharmacy technicians during preparation of IV admixtures and oral medication dosages, insuring compliance with all steps of the double-check verification process prior to releasing dosages from the IDS.
- Provide pharmaceutical care including patient medication and supportive care counseling, and drug information to the healthcare team and patients.
- Oversee drug inventories including documentation of current inventory, projection of expected usage in concert with ordering, receiving, storage and dispensation tracking of Phase I and conventional medications.
- Aid pharmacy technicians in maintaining adequate investigational documentation, records, weekly inventory, and interactions with study personnel.
- Review new protocol(s), protocol amendments and associated forms.
- Maintain and generate reports using the IDS drug accountability program.
- Contribute to the effective operation of the pharmacy department.
- Enter accurate medication computer order entries and accurate maintenance of reported patient home medications in the EMR.
Requirements
Required Education And Experience:
- Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Current State license.
- Previous hospital/clinic pharmacy experience.
- Familiarity with sterile compounding requirements for chemotherapy agents, USP, USP, laminar airflow hood(s) / biological safety cabinet(s); telephone and copier / scanner / facsimile machine.
- Computer skills, including use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.
- Familiarity with the use of electronic medical record program(s), pharmacy software programs and study IRT systems.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
Preferred Education And Experience
- Sterile compounding & chemotherapy certification.
- Intravenous sterile product training.
- Prior experience in clinical trials and management of investigational drugs.
- Specialty residency in oncology and/or current BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
Benefits
This role offers an annual base salary of $100/hour- $115/hour, which may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Work Schedule: M-F, Minimum 1-2 days per week (8 hour shifts) with potential for additional shifts based on business need. Location: Los Angeles, California.
Pay
$100/hour - $115/hour
Schedule
M-F, Minimum 1-2 days per week (8 hour shifts) with potential for additional shifts based on business need.
Location
Los Angeles, California