Job Description
COVID VACCINATION (dose date on or after 10/3/23) NOW REQUIRED FOR THIS HEALTH SYSTEM.
Exemption forms are available in Trio/Downloadable Forms (Both forms REQUIRE Provider/Religious Leader Signatures), or please ask your delivery team for documents. IF APPROVED BY HEALTHSYSTEM TRAVELER WILL WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON SITE. To avoid delays in processing, please include traveler covid vaccination card/or intent to fill out exemption form with profile submission. Thank you!
The Staff Pharmacist in Oncology is responsible for providing patient -centered care in a multidisciplinary practice setting with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other personnel. Services provided include (but are not limited to): - Assessing patient therapy for appropriateness, incorporating age specific modifications, and clinical interventions to prevent adverse drug events.
- They will also conduct clinical research and other professional development programs.
- He/she will serve as a liaison to other departments at the Cancer and Infusion Center by providing operational support and educational services for new treatment regimens.
- The Staff Pharmacist in Oncology demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the regulations governing the preparation of intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and other sterile products and supervises Pharmacy technicians and other support personnel.
- Provides oversight and participates in maintaining and storing adequate inventory of all medication required for the practice.
- Develop and update department and nursing policies.
- Work with the Oncology team to standardize ordering procedures for chemotherapeutic medications.
BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
8hrs non-billable orientation
Holiday and OT Multipliers - 1.25%
Charge and Call, Call-Back not applicable for this need
Requirement description : SCHEDULE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS NEED (10/12HR). DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER WHO WILL NOT WORK POSTED SHIFT.
- 5+years extensive acute care clinical experience
- Ability to mix compounds REQUIRED
- Doctoral of Pharmacy (Pharm D) required
- Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology is STRONGLY preferred.
- Board Certification Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) Certification is required is STRONGLY preferred
- Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, without direct supervision within established policy.
- Applicant must be capable of supervising the work of support personnel.
- Specialty Pharmacy medication management
- Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
- Perm address must be included in traveler profile for this need
- ANY/ALL RTO must be included in profile
MACHINERY, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT :
- Pharmacy and hospital computer systems
- Alaris Smart Pump
- Pharmacy automated medication dispensing systems
- Vertical and horizontal laminar air flow hoods
- Ancillary IV room equipment and programs; infusion pumps, Dose Edge, Simplify797
- Ancillary equipment necessary for performing day-to-day tasks (syringe, needle, graduate, calculator)
- Vocera Badge
- Fax machine
Profile Requirements: - Work History
- Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year
- 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
- License/Certifications - Must be uploaded with profile
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : MA license must be in hand upon submission
Weekend Requirements : None/Holiday coverage if required
On Call Requirements : No Call
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Shift work, Weekend work,