Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

SUMMARY As a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Oncology, you’ll provide clinical pharmacy services in a professional and competent manner to assure rational and appropriate drug therapy to the patients within our Lipson Cancer Institute.

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Department: Pharmacy                    
Location: UMMC, Batavia, NY                          
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Schedule: Monday-Friday day shift; 7:30a -4:00p 

RESPOSIBILITIES:
Clinical Services:

• Possess a broad scope and depth of pharmacotherapy knowledge and clinical skills. Background in oncology and hematology preferred. 
• Works in collaboration with others health care professionals across the Health System providing patient care and medication consultation services.
• Able to develop, recommend, and monitor therapeutic plans.
• Function with other Health Care Providers on bed-to-bed patient care rounds.
• Function on Health System multidisciplinary teams in the development of protocols, order sets, and critical pathways to optimize patient care.
• Develop, conduct, and participate in drug quality programs, drug usage evaluations, and research. Present findings at appropriate local or national professional meetings.
• Able to respond to complex drug information requests using literature searching expertise. Evaluate and summarize primary literature and incorporate the information into formulary reviews and patient care decisions.
• Works with pharmacy management and specialty departments to implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (for example: state and federal law, accrediting bodies and National Patient Safety Goals).
• Detect, prevent, monitor, document, and report adverse drug events and medication errors.
• Respond to patient care urgencies/emergencies within your area of expertise.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION:

• Take a leadership role in teaching prescribers, pharmacists, and/or nursing staff throughout the Health Care System through formal teaching programs and informal meetings.
• Precept Pharmacy Interns and Residents as appropriate.
• Committed to continual learning of new knowledge and the enhancement of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Attend at least 1 national professional meeting annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of residency
OR
Fellowship training
OR
Board certification
Through the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.
The employee may be working towards board certification as part of a timeline mutually agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION SKILLS:
Licensure as a Pharmacist in New York State required.
Completion of residency or fellowship training
OR
Board certification through the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.
The employee may be working towards board certification as part of a timeline mutually agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

BS: Pharmacy (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

LPharm - Licensed Pharmacist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$130,000.00 - $168,000.00Batavia14020

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.