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The Clinical Pharmacist (Chemotherapy) is responsible for monitoring and evaluating drug therapy appropriateness based on patient's health status following institutional protocols and procedures. As an oncology clinical pharmacist, you will monitor lab results for changes in organ function, both as a result of chemotherapeutic organ toxicity, as well as normal metabolite affected organ changes, and recommend drug dosage adjustments accordingly. This pharmacist will have an extensive knowledge of the various treatment options for a wide variety of malignancies. These treatment regimens include chemotherapeutic agent management, pain management agents, and those regimens that treat the side effects of other therapeutic regimens.
GENERAL DUTIES
Chemotherapy Drug Review:
Reviews chemotherapy treatment protocol selection for appropriateness based on patient's diagnosis. Calculates and verifies computer generated chemotherapy dosages based on patient specific data. Communicates inconsistencies in dose calculations/computer generated doses with physician. Accurately prepares and dispenses sterile chemotherapy and IV infusions in accordance with USP 797 guidelines. Maintains appropriate patient chemotherapy profiles for duration of active therapy cycles.
Assists in the development and monitoring of treatment protocols and procedures:
Assists the Clinical Pharmacy Manger in developing and monitoring clinical pharmacy programs. Assists in implementing and revising programs to assure continued success, consistent operation of clinical services, and improved patient care. Continually problem solving. Attends Core Measures planning groups, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, and related Process Improvement groups within the institution. Regular attends and plans for various groups assigned. Assists in the development and implementation of treatment protocols and procedures, clinical initiatives, and guidelines. Assists in updating departmental policies and procedures as dictated by the clinical practice. Participates in MUE and QA programs.
Drug Knowledge Utilization:
Provides clinical consultation, drug information and clarification to practitioners, nursing staff, patients, and family. Sustains hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols and suggesting appropriate cost effective and therapeutic equivalent alternatives. Is knowledgeable of Louisiana and Federal pharmacy laws and DEA regulations.
Participate in provision of patient-focused services:
Actively participates in the provision of patient-focused clinical therapeutic services. Participates and provides in-service education for medical, hospital, and pharmacy staff. Suggests and implements new clinical practices that would aid in patient care and reduce financial burden. Adheres to current formulary.
Acts as a liaison to other healthcare practitioners:
Serves as a liaison to other healthcare practitioners through participation in interdisciplinary clinical rounds, provision of drug information, and patient family education. Performs and documents timely clinical interventions.
Collaborates with pharmacy staff:
Collaborates with central pharmacy staff to insure timely resolution of problems and questions. Fosters teamwork and takes responsibility to ensure delivery of high-quality care. Provides timely drug information.
Awareness of regulatory standards:
Demonstrates awareness and understanding of record keeping, JCAHO standards, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of departmental policies and health-system initiatives record keeping.
Supervises students and academic associates:
Participates and oversees academic/clinical associate's activities while ensuring compliance with protocols and standards. Effectively develops students and subordinates by recognizing their abilities and weaknesses. Exhibits fairness and impartiality with employees. Provides timely updates of performance standards.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Required: 1 year residency or 3 years Infectious Disease (UMC)
Required: 3 years Hospital IV, 2 years continuous chemotherapy preparation (TOURO)
Preferred: 1 year of experience Hospital pharmacy settings (UMC)
Preferred: 3 years of experience Pharmacy residency (TOURO)
Preferred: 2 years of experience of Chemotherapy Dose Calculations, Chemotherapy Patient Assessment, Adult Neonatal TPN preparations, and Neonatal Dose
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care ProviderRequiredIssuer: American Heart AssociationLicensure Speciality: Training CertificationEntity: TOUROCertification Name: PharmacistRequiredIssuer: Louisiana Board of PharmacyLicensure Speciality: LicensureEntity: UMC/TOUROWORK SHIFT:
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