CLIN SPEC-PHARMACIST
Covenant Health Inc.
Overview
Pharmacist, Infusion Services at Oak Ridge
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Thompson Oncology Group Overview:
As a member of Covenant Health (http://www.covenanthealth.com/) and Thompson Cancer Survival Center (http://www.thompsoncancer.com/) , Thompson Oncology Group is part of the region’s largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Thompson Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement.
Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven, drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical pharmacy support to a well-defined patient population through the utilization of advanced skills in a focused area of pathophysiology/pharmacology.
Recruiter: Sarah Grey || sgrey1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5271
Responsibilities
+ Knowledge of all pharmacist activities and performs such duties as requested.
+ Provide support/consultative services to physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers regarding drug therapy decisions. Provide comprehensive inpatient/outpatient drug therapy management through physician consult.
+ Responsible for quality assessment, quality improvement, and written policies and procedures within specialty area.
+ Responsible for overall reporting/documentation of suspected adverse drug reactions and medication occurrence.
+ Responsible for ensuring the optimal provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving outcomes which improve a patient’s quality of life.
+ Manage any unit specific patient care problems relative to pharmacy.
+ Responsible for patient education as applicable within the specialty area.
+ Responsible for compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations and requirements.
+ Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
+ Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
+ Participate in community education programs to provide drug information. Participate in the health system employee education programs to provide drug information.
+ Development of clinical pathways via multi-disciplinary approach.
+ Precept pharmacy students in specialty area.
+ Serve as a member of Covenant Health Systems Formulary Committee and FSRMC Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Present drug monographs or drug information as requested by the committee. Monitor non-formulary medication usage and provide recommendations for alternative therapy when appropriate.
+ Responsible for rotation of 24 hour call for clinical services.
+ Attend meetings as required and participates on committees as assigned or requested.
+ Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:.
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
None.
Licensure Requirements:
Current TN pharmacist license.
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Job Title CLIN SPEC-PHARMACIST
ID 4200165
Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Department Name INFUSION SVS AT OR
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