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The Oncology Pharmacist position plays a pivotal role in our healthcare team, specializing in both infusion center and acute care inpatient services. This role involves the precise management of cancer treatment plans, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medication regimens for patients. The expertise in this position directly impacts the quality of care provided, emphasizing the critical nature of this role in delivering optimal outcomes and support to cancer patients within the URMC healthcare network.
Job Responsibility:
Medication Management: Review and verify medication orders
Prepare and dispense chemotherapy drugs
Calculate drug dosages
Collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans
Participate on an oncology treatment plan committee
Assess and develop selection of evidence-based anticancer therapies
Monitor patient responses
Collaboration and Consultation: Work closely with oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare team members
Review primary literature resources and guidelines
Prospectively identify and triage chemotherapy and supportive medication issues
Participate in multidisciplinary oncology rounds
Provide evidence-based recommendations
Support and Mentorship: Assist and mentor pharmacy technicians
Provide guidance on preparation and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs
Serve as point person for pharmacy technicians
Foster a collaborative environment
Assist in precepting pharmacy students and residents
Patient Education and Counseling: Educate patients and caregivers about chemotherapy medications
Provide guidance on medication administration
Address patient concerns
Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
Perform medication safety activities
Stay updated with advances in oncology pharmacy practice
Research and Quality Improvement: Contribute to research initiatives and quality improvement projects
Collect and analyze data
Present new medications to Oncology Therapeutics subcommittee
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D
Experience in acute care pharmacy or completion of a Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency (preferred)
Training in hospital pharmacy practice, including internship (preferred)