Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Oncology

MedStar Health is actively recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I to join our Oncology pharmacy team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Recent Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Residents are welcome to apply.

Under limited supervision, provides a higher level of direct patient care pharmacy services for an assigned, specialized patient population to assure adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Advises/consults with patients and their families and with the medical and nursing staff. Participates in research and drug use outcomes management programs within specialty area; instructs and trains pharmacy residents and students. Acts as a mentor to clinical pharmacists

Education

• Doctoral degree PharmD or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required

Experience

• PGY-1 and PGY-2 required or
• PGY-1 plus 2 years of direct patient care experience in a specialized area required or
• 5-7 years of hospital experience with at least 4 years in a specialized area required

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure as a Pharmacist in Washington, DC required
• Board certification in area of specialty required. Recent Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Resident may have one year to secure board certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires a relatively high level of problem-solving to find solutions to difficult human, technical, clinical or administrative problems.
• INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively advise, consult or counsel others to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or actions
• INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work is occasionally performed according to existing procedures and instructions but often requires analysis of problems and development of solutions. This involves determining appropriate methods and task sequences
• PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care by performing duties that allow others to provide direct patient care (e.g., performing lab tests).
• RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Responsible as an individual contributor but may sometimes direct one or two other employees
• Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred

Evaluates therapeutic options and provides clinical guidance to staff, clinical level I and II pharmacists, residents, and residents. Monitors drug therapy and develops patient care plans of assigned patients

Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician, clinical pharmacist, or nursing staff and dispenses medication. Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders as needed.

Provides functional supervision for support personnel. Monitors attendance and work quality, organizes and prioritizes resources based on workload and productivity, and directs the workflow of support personnel. Ensures departmental standards and time frames are met

Participates autonomously in-patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan. Counsels/educates patient on their medications e.g. to correct dosing schedule and duplicate therapy

Responds to evaluative and/or non-evaluative drug information requests

Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other drug policies or third-party prescription benefit management procedures, minimizes non-formulary drug use, eliminates therapeutic duplication. Makes recommendations for appropriate alternative medications, duplicate therapy and dosage changes

Takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas

Participates in the development of drug and disease state-based clinical practice guidelines that also influence clinical practice. This responsibility includes providing biomedical literature evaluations to various other committees as needed. These evaluations often require detailed analysis and evaluation of multiple references, as well as the biomedical literature

Writes, reviews, and presents high-quality, evidence-based documents such as newsletters, SBARs, therapeutic interchanges, drug monographs, class reviews, and drug shortage mitigation strategies among others, ensuring time-sensitive completion and accuracy of clinical content

Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents on clinical rotation

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate

Coordinates, supports, and participates in research, research protocol review, and research development, and publishes articles and presents at local and national meetings

Provides educational services including professional development of pharmacy technicians, and the clinical pharmacists, pharmacy residents, nurses, prescriber and other healthcare professionals

Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards, and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations

Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams

Maintains own knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading literature, attending related seminars and conferences, and completing continuing education credits as required by the department