Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Stephenson Cancer Center - Breast Oncology at OU Health

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Patient Care, Medication Management, Evidence-Based Recommendations, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Monitoring, Drug-Related Problem Mitigation, Prior Authorizations, Patient Advocacy, Public Health Initiatives, Quality Improvement, Clinical Projects, Medication-Use System Improvement, Preceptor Roles, Teaching, 340B Pricing Program, Specialty Medication Therapy Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Title: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Stephenson Cancer Center - Breast Oncology Department: SCC Pharmacy Job Description: New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a sign-on bonus and potential relocation assistance (if you are outside of 100 miles from us)! Discover the OU Health Way to fighting cancer and a place to belong. OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is looking for a clinical oncology pharmacist for our breast oncology clinic. As Oklahoma’s only NCI-designated and academic health system-based cancer center, our clinical oncology pharmacists are on the front line provider direct care to oncology patients, working as an integral part of the oncology care team. As part of being within an academic health system, we are also involved with our college of pharmacy and other health sciences colleges on campus, including teaching, precepting, and research. I you are ready to contribute to bringing transformative, patient-centered care, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is the place for you! General Description: Under the general direction of the AVP of Pharmacy, the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe and effective medication management for a wide variety of patients with chronic health conditions in the outpatient ambulatory care setting. Essential Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care and act as a transition of care for patients with chronic health conditions in the ambulatory care setting. Proficiently provide disease state and comprehensive medication management with evidence-based recommendations as an active member of a multidisciplinary. Complete patient monitoring and review patient charts to identify, prevent, or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, sub therapeutic dosage, over dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, failure to receive drugs, untreated indications, medication use without an indication, and treatment failures. Facilitate medication access and specialty medication procurement for patients including assistance with prior authorizations and other mechanisms to ensure patients receive medication therapy in a timely manner. Participate in patent care services including patient advocacy, public health initiatives, wellness and health promotion. Assess assigned clinic care area to assure drug utilization and ensure drug access is aligned with patient care needs and regulatory standards. Actively identify practice related issues which require evaluation and facilitate clinical projects, quality improvement initiatives as needed to advance practice. Identify, design, and implement improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs. Maintains proficiency in preceptor roles. Develop student, resident, and staff training experiences/competencies and create relationships for teaching and training opportunities. Understand the importance of the 340B Pricing Program and work directly with the 340B Team to optimize opportunity in assigned clinical area. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: Education: Doctorate (PhD or MD) from an accredited pharmacy degree program. Experience: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency (preferred) or 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist. Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Licensure as a Doctor of Pharmacy by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy. Certificate as a preceptor by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy when eligible. Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist certification preferred. If an applicant does not have an OK State Board of Pharmacy License, they will be hired as a Graduate Intern and required to obtain the OK State Board of Pharmacy License within 6 months. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of ambulatory care practice and service. Expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools #CB Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The specialist is responsible for providing direct patient care and safe medication management for chronic health conditions in the ambulatory care setting, acting as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. Essential duties include comprehensive medication management, patient monitoring to mitigate drug-related problems, and facilitating medication access, including specialty procurement.