Clinical Pharmacy Specialist OncologyNutrition Support

Overview

7a-3 : 30p / Full Time / 40 Hours

Where you matter as much as the work you do

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) ifyourelooking for an opportunity with one of the nations leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery cancer neurology and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork fostering an environment where you can learn grow and innovate with similarly passionate with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention GeorgiaInstitute of Technology and other organizations and make a bigger greater impact than you ever thought possible.

Description

• The clinical specialist pharmacy I practices as a clinical expert in specialty practice area(s). In addition to direct patient care activities this position is responsible for ensuring appropriate medication therapy and clinical outcomes for the institution related to specialty area.
• Practices as a clinical expert in specialty practice area. Develops and promotes advanced clinical practice based upon recent evidenced based practice.
• Practices under existing and establishes new collaborative practice agreements to enhance pharmaceutical care.
• Ensures institution-wide appropriate therapy and institutional outcomes in specialty area.
• Consistently provides patient-centered interdisciplinary pharmaceutical care. Proactively reviews and processes orders accurately and efficiently.
• Prevents and / or resolves drug-related problems to ensure safety efficacy and cost-efficiency by consulting with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documents.
• Performs daily in-depth patient profile review to assess monitor and recommend appropriate drug therapy as applicable.
• Consistently evaluates intervenes and documents clinical interventions beyond institutional protocols and guidelines.
• Supports recommendations with critical analysis of literature. Monitors drug therapy regimens and makes recommendations or modifications per protocol.
• Leads the development of system nomograms and other guidelines. Promotes the documentation of clinical activities and adverse drug events.
• Attends medical codes as applicable.
• Develops system policies and processes for proper dosing storage handling dispensing and / or administration of medications and compounded products.
• Actively participates in development of system clinical practice initiatives.
• Serves as a role model for complex clinical and ethical situations and resolves conflict constructively.
• Develops uses and promotes effective patient education materials and techniques for drug therapy adverse effects compliance appropriate use handling and drug administration education.
• Participates in coordination of transitions of care as appropriate.
• Responsible for service completion and patient satisfaction.
• Engages in external professional activities to maintain clinical competency and knowledge of current trends and practices.
• Develops accredited continuing education activities every 2 years.
• Precepts pharmacy students and residents as available.
• Responsible for department training and competency assurance for specialty area.
• Develops and assists in training and education of pharmacy and other disciplines.
• Assists pharmacists seeking to advance their clinical skills.
• Answers drug information questions with in-depth knowledge of research designs methodologies and biostatistics.
• Actively participates in scholarly activities in specialty area; Submits publications or national presentations routinely.
• Recognizes process failures and actively engages in analysis and improvement efforts.
• Leads medication use evaluation or quality improvement project annually in specialty area.
• Oversees the work performed by pharmacy students technicians and pharmacists to ensure performance standards are maintained and work is in accordance with state federal and organizational regulations.
• Documents adverse drug reactions and medication variances per policy. Reviews trends and recommends patient safety solutions in specialty.
• Promotes new ideas to improve quality or overcome barriers to advance the profession in specialty area.
• Responsible for overall departmental pharmacy financial stewardship for specialty area.
• Leads the development and reinforcement of medication use policies and processes to ensure financial medication stewardship.
• Actively participates in formulary review and medication selection to promote cost savings.
• Supports and promotes cost-savings initiatives.
• Engages in review of medication insurance authorization status as applicable.
• Maintains and promotes understanding of 340b practices as applicable.
• Responsible for oversight of medication use systems in specialty area.
• Leads the development and review of protocols guidelines or order sets.
• Participates in multidisciplinary or system Emory Healthcare committee.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium) : 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to : Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals / gases / fumes / vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot / Cold Temperatures Indoor / Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care / handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Children Activity,Access Control,Human Resources Administration,Government,Actuary,Hydraulics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1