Pharmacist Clinical Specialist Pediatric

About the role

The role of the pharmacist in this specific area includes but is not limited to: working with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care, participating in daily rounds, serving as a drug information resource for oncology/hematology-related questions, conducting education sessions with nursing, developing and implementing new chemotherapy-related protocols, evaluating and entering chemotherapy protocols, verifying outpatient infusions, investigational drug services, pharmacokinetic dosing, onsite order verification, pharmacy surveillance and error reporting, profile reviews, code blue response, pharmacy consults, developing processes to prepare patient-specific formulations, etc.

Responsibilities

• Utilize good problem-solving abilities, making sure that problems are resolved, calling on other knowledgeable parties as necessary.
• Maintain strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispense accordingly.
• Consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors and complaints.
• Determine and consult on possible drug interactions.
• Aid in quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• Monitor, record and communicate as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Utilize knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current TN Pharmacist licensure or eligible for licensure
• One-year hospital experience or equivalent PGY-2 in Pediatrics or Hematology/Oncology and/or extensive pediatric experience is preferred; Board Certification in Pediatrics or Oncology is preferred, expected within 2 years if no
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Doctorate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Qualifications

• Current TN Pharmacist licensure or eligible for licensure
• One-year hospital experience or equivalent PGY-2 in Pediatrics or Hematology/Oncology and/or extensive pediatric experience is preferred; Board Certification in Pediatrics or Oncology is preferred, expected within 2 years if no
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Doctorate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Skills

• Good problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations
• Consultation with physicians and nursing staff
• Determination and consultation on drug interactions
• Aid in quality improvement initiatives
• Computerized documentation systems utilization
• Age-specific patient knowledge

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
• Free telemedicine services
• Free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal counseling
• Long-term care coverage
• Moving assistance
• Pet insurance
• Free counseling services and resources
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

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