Smilow Oncology Operations Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Solves drug distribution problems assuring accurate and timely dose delivery to all patients
• Responds to telephone requests for medications in appropriate fashion accommodating callers request or routing call to appropriate person
• Interprets Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Lab Data in order to formulate medication monitoring plans
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic pharmacokinetic principles and pharmacokinetic calculations
• Communicate and documents problem detection, relevant findings, recommendations, and necessary follow-up
• Provides drug information to nurses, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals
• Serves as primary source of drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Participates in and contributes to educational forums within the department (written or verbal)
• Documents medication use variances (MUVs) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR's)
• Completes department education and competencies in a timely manner in order to satisfy regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm. D. degree
• Completion of a residency in hospital pharmacy from a program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists is desirable but not required
• Two years experience in an oncology based hospital or outpatient oncology pharmacy setting is preferred for this position