Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Onc/Amb at BJC HealthCare

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oncology Pharmacy, Communication Skills, Patient Care, Drug-Drug Interactions, Treatment Plans, Patient Education, Pharmaceutical Care, Quality Assurance, Professional Development, Research Activities, Performance Improvement, Clinical Effectiveness, Drug Use Evaluation, Mentoring, Cost Reduction Programs

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Additional Information About the Role Are you looking for an opportunity to directly impact patient care? We are seeking a driven and knowledgeable Outpatient Oncology Pharmacy Specialist to join our team. Key responsibilities include: Ensure safe and effective use of oncology therapy Collaborating with nurses, oncologists, midlevel providers and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care Managing drug-drug interactions Development of treatment plans Supporting patients with education on their medications and chemotherapy treatment plans The ideal candidate will have: A strong background in oncology pharmacy Excellent communication skills A passion for improving patient outcomes PGY1 residency required. (PGY2 in oncology/ambulatory experience preferred) M-F - Days Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It takes an innovative environment to attract the very best. That is why St. Louis' most talented pharmacy professionals choose Barnes-Jewish Hospital for their careers. Here, our pharmacy staff enjoys the kind of clinical variety and collaboration that makes their careers challenging, interesting and fulfilling.¿At Barnes-Jewish, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in inpatient and outpatient care, working in either the central pharmacy or at one of our many satellite locations. you'll work with doctors leading their fields in ground-breaking therapies. And you'll work with state-of-the-art technologies that ensure your work is the utmost in quality and efficiency. The pharmacy at Barnes-Jewish uses an integrated practice model with more unit-based positions. Here, department staff has access to a number of drug information resources, including many online references accessible from department computers. An on-site drug information center provides support for more in-depth questions. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Evaluates and recommends appropriate drug therapy to achieve optimal cost-effective patient outcomes, by working directly with physicians, other health professionals, and patients. Participates in the development, provision and evaluation of comprehensive pharmaceutical care and quality assurance programs through scholarly activities. Serves as a resource to the pharmacy staff and other hospital departments. Responsibilities Assess the overall status of the patient’s health condition and evaluates medication profile for optimal patient outcomes. Monitors therapy and goals of care. Documents all activities and communication as appropriate. Participates in professional development and research activities. Contributes to performance improvement, clinical effectiveness, drug use evaluation, and HSO/BJC committee activities. Participates in the education and training of pharmacy staff, residents and students, and serves as a role model and mentor. Participates in the identification and implementation of targeted drug cost reduction programs. Minimum Requirements Education Doctorate - Pharmacy Doctorate - Pharmacy Experience

Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will ensure the safe and effective use of oncology therapy while collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize patient care. Responsibilities include managing drug-drug interactions, developing treatment plans, and supporting patient education on medications and chemotherapy treatment plans.