Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - Management Drug Therapy - Full-Time - Day
WellSpan Health · York, PA · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Evaluates appropriateness of drug therapy for patients with specialty conditions referred to the WellSpan Management of Drug Therapy (MDT) Clinic (e.g., rheumatology, dermatology, endocrinology).
- Adjusts drug therapy and order laboratory tests or other diagnostic tests necessary in the management of drug therapy under Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) or written protocol in accordance with state law.
- Maintains treatment efficacy, therapeutic outcomes, safety parameters, and adherence for patients receiving biologics and other specialty agents.
- Identifies and resolves drug therapy problems throughout the course of medication therapy.
- Provides patient education and counseling regarding disease state, medication use, side effects, and lifestyle modifications.
- Communicates and documents therapy changes and updates with providers in accordance with written protocol in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Collaborates with providers, nurses, and other care team members in the different specialty practices or pharmacy to coordinate care.
- Maintains adherence and persistence for patients receiving specialty medications; implements adherence strategies when gaps are identified.
- Safeguards compliance with accreditation standards (URAC, ACHC, or NCQA if applicable), and organizational policies.
- Participates in quality improvement, program development, accreditation compliance activities, and payor contracting guidelines.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Required or Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD) from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Required Work Experience: 3 years relevant experience.
- Required or 1 year completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency program.
- Required Licenses: Licensed Registered Pharmacist upon hire.
- Required Courses and Training: Completion of a pharmacy program from an accredited school of pharmacy upon hire.