Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Hematology/Oncology, BBMT))

About the role

The Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Hematology/Oncology, BBMT) position is full-time and based at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. This role is responsible for providing and coordinating specialty pharmacy services within the Pharmacy Department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy using sound principles, accounting for pharmacology of the drug, pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.
• Consults, educates, and works cooperatively with internal customers (e.g., members of the pharmacy staff, medical staff, clinical staff, research staff, nursing staff, and informatics staff) concerning information on medications, therapeutic evaluations, and drug protocols.
• Develops and provides drug information material.
• Meets and/or coordinates with medical and/or personnel to resolve problems related to Clinical Pharmacy Services.
• Provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes including advising physicians and practitioners on issues concerning drug therapy in both the hospital and clinic settings, the inherent toxicity of drugs, drug-drug, drug-food interactions & side effects, as well as assisting in the prescribing of appropriate doses.
• Develops quality improvement projects and participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.
• Collects data; monitors processes; maintain logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.
• Provides clinical support for multidisciplinary committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, through the development of materials to support clinical evaluation of drugs, procedures, and processes including the coordination and reporting of adverse drug reaction reporting, pharmacist interventions and other quality initiatives, within areas of direct responsibility.
• Promotes the use of the NCHD drug formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary alternatives when clinically appropriate. Coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
• Supports clinical staff pharmacist education and training associated with core competencies and performance review.
• Participates in policy, procedure, and order set development for the pediatric population.
• Mentors pharmacists-in-training, including but not limited to Pharmacy Practice Residents, Pharmacy Interns, and School of Pharmacy clerkship students; activities include both practical and didactic experiences.
• Facilitates orientations and educational programs for the medical staff and residents regarding the appropriate utilization of Pharmacy Services.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• PharmD with PGY-1 residency or 5 years pediatric hospital experience required.
• PGY-2 specialized residency training in pediatrics preferred.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience required. (Pediatric Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred).
• Active Pharmacist License (or legally eligible) in States of Delaware, New Jersey & Pennsylvania required.
• Board Certification in specialties applicable to the position (BCPPS, BCIDP, BCNSP, BCOP, etc..) is required.
• Associates hired without active certification must obtain it within 12 months of eligibility.
• American Heart Association BLS and PALS required upon hire. ACLS preferred.