Pharmacist, Oncology, Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates understanding of chemotherapy, biotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, potential drug-drug interactions and potential adverse events.
• Provides timely and accurate drug information to other health professionals and lay persons when required.
• Available to participate in education for physicians and counseling sessions for patients, educating on side effects, indications and directions for use.
• Assures appropriateness of therapy and dose for all patient populations including age-specific care.
• Maintains patient therapy in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, protocols, and programs.
• Carefully identifies, prevents, intervenes, and follows up on any drug-related problems, including any actual or potential adverse drug events, working with physicians and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Supervises pharmacy support personnel based on current laws and regulations.
• Completes required continuous training and education requirements, including federal and state regulations such as USP 797-800, department specific requirements, and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality pharmaceutical care to all patients.
• Ensures safe and effective medication therapies for patients according to established medication regimens, orders, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Assures that therapeutic substitution policies are followed based on individual patient need.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.
• Flexible with scheduling days/hours to meet needs of department.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.S. Pharmacy, Pharm.D. preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in admixture of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biotherapies.
• Licensed or eligible for license as a Registered Pharmacist in Connecticut.
• Previous experience in an institutional setting preferred.