Regional Oncology and Infusion Pharmacist - Wooster

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Job Title

Regional Oncology and Infusion Pharmacist - Wooster

Location

Wooster

Facility

Wooster Milltown Specialty Center

Department

Ambulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy

Job Code

T99841

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

As a Regional Oncology and Infusion Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, effective and personalized medication therapy for patients receiving infusion treatments. In this collaborative role, you’ll verify complex clinical infusion orders, assess patient profiles for appropriate dosing and safety and consult with providers on treatment regimens for both oncology and non-oncology indications. Your expertise in understanding drug purposes, effects and interactions will help optimize therapy and protect patients as they navigate advanced treatments that can significantly improve quality of life. Caregivers thrive in this position because of the strong opportunities for collaboration, clinical partnership and meaningful patient impact.

A caregiver in this role will work Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm with no weekend, holiday or on call requirements. This role will be stationed at Wooster Milltown Specialty Center.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services. 

• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations. 

• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner. 

• Ensure all pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards. 

• Maintain professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences. 

• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy

• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days (for individuals required to administer immunizations)  

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. For caregivers required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest, this is required within one year of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Board certification

• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience

• Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a specialized pharmacy practice area (i.e. Critical Care, Oncology) 

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.    

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.
• Must have normal or corrected vision.
• Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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