Pharmacy Practice Specialist - IDS

Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate implementation of investigational studies
• Meet with principle investigators and study coordinators
• Create inventory logs and dispensing protocols for IDS and non-IDS dispensed studies
• Manage electronic study protocols and inventory in Vestigo
• Review dispensing locations outside of pharmacy for investigator-dispensed studies
• Ensure appropriate EMR record creation
• Serve as an IDS pharmacy member on protocol review committees such as TREC, P&T, and Investigational Drug Services
• Complete all maintenance activities for studies
• Dispense investigational medications for inpatient and outpatient studies
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students and support staff daily
• Provide feedback for performance evaluations

Residency Training and Student Teaching Programs

• Precept pharmacy students and resident rotations
• Prepare and administer rotation evaluations

Other Duties

• Provide education to pharmacy staff regarding study protocols as needed
• Be a resource to staff for issues in clinical trials
• Develop or contribute to the development of protocols related to appropriate prescribing, dispensing and monitoring of investigational medications
• Develop and coordinate completion of investigational drug oriented departmental goals
• Contribute to the department budgetary process by reviewing, designing, implementing, and monitoring budget initiatives that address investigational drug services
• Develop and maintain policies and standard operating procedures
• Provide oversight and support to satellite locations

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required
• A License by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required upon hire

Experience Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or two years’ experience in a complex multi-disciplinary healthcare environment is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives is required

Desired Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care, Oncology or Pediatrics is highly desirable
• Active board certification in Oncology, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics is highly desirable
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient oncology pharmacy is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others is required
• Time management and organizational skills, must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and accurately complete tasks is required