Job Description

The Pharmacy Specialist shall serve as a liaison between the pharmacy staff and the Oncology Pharmacy Manager. The Oncology Pharmacy Clinician shall, according to standard procedure: 1.) Facilitate the delivery of clinical services and the resolution of unresolved problems related to the clinical services; 2.) Be responsible for assuring the accurate and timely delivery of the drug information and other clinical services to patients and other health care providers; 3.) Enhance the delivery of the clinical pharmacy services through the development of a personal clinical practice, development of the clinical abilities of the staff, and education of the pharmacy students/residents.

Responsibilities

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must hold a current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Alabama or acquire license in 90 days. Must be an Alabama pharmacy preceptor or become a preceptor within six months. The candidate must have developed an area of personal clinical practice, contributing regularly to patient care, and has exhibited a commitment to maintain a level of practice well beyond that required of staff practitioners.

This position requires a:

• B.S. or Pharm.D. Degree required
• Completion of an ASHP Accredited PGY1 required
• An ASHP Accredited PGY2 in Oncology or minimum of four years post graduate experience in direct patient care in an oncology care environment is preferred.

ACCP board certification (BCPS or BCOP) is preferred. ACLS Certification is preferred. Experience precepting and training pharmacy students and residents are preferred. Membership and active participation in professional pharmacy organizations is expected. Leadership experience is preferred. Work experience on multidisciplinary teams and participating on Medical Staff Committees is preferred. Must possess effective communication and supervisory skills. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.