Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Oncology) Job in Indianapolis 46202, Indiana Us
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Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have âstate-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, youâll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
The primary responsibility of the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Oncology) is the provision of evidence-based pharmaceutical carethrough direct interaction with patients and providers. This pharmacist promotes and manages drug therapy based on current clinical knowledge that is consistent with policies established at the local, regional, and national levels. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Oncology) functions as part of the pharmacy team to accomplish department missions and goals.
Clinical: The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Oncology) will provide clinical services primarily to inpatient oncology ward(s), and secondarily to other areas as necessary. Clinical services include, but are not limited to the following:
- participation in multidisciplinary team rounds
- prescribes medications appropriately as defined in the pharmacists approved scope of practice
- provision of drug information to healthcare professionals, patients, and patient representatives
- recommendation of appropriate treatment regimens or additional interventions to maximize patient care outcomes considering choice of therapy, safety, efficacy, and pharmacoeconomics
- input of written orders and processing of electronic orders for patients in inpatient oncology ward(s) or other areas as assigned to meet patient care needs
- critical evaluation of non-formulary requests and, where appropriate, recommendation of therapeutic alternatives
- communication of local, regional, and national Veterans Affairs medical center initiatives to healthcare providers related to drug therapy
- documentation and report of adverse drug reactions through applicable programs and modification of patients treatment regimens as necessary
- active participation in patient code responses on designated patient care units
Education and Training: The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center is a teaching institution affiliated with Indiana University School of Medicine as well as Purdue University and Butler University colleges of pharmacy. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Oncology) serves as a preceptor for the departments PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency programs and as a preceptor for final year pharmacy clerkship interns from colleges of pharmacy throughout the year. He/she provides education on the appropriate use of medications and devices and evaluates patient comprehension. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Oncology) develops and presents formal and informal educational inservices to healthcare professionals including pharmacy staff.
Required Skills:
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (Non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available in accordance with current regulations)
Education: Graduate of a degree program in pharmacy from an approved college or university. The degree program must have been approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE), or prior to the establishment of ACPE, have been a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).
Specialized experience: Completion of the equivalent of 1 year of creditable experiencewhich is directly related to the position to be filled or completion of a 1 yearASHP-accredited Residency. Completion of a PGY2 residency and board certification in oncology is highly desirable.
Licensure: Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
Resumes may be sent directly to Dr. Christina White at Christina.White4@va.gov
Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. Youâll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
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