Job DescriptionGrady Health System offers many career paths. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!Full time, day shiftGeneral work hours: Monday – Friday, on-call every 4th weekendOverview: The Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist will have a primary focus inhematology and is an integral member of the hematology team. In addition to providing direct patientcare, the Clinical Specialist will work closely with the multidisciplinary care team including physicians,mid-level providers, nurses, social workers, and case managers to optimize medication management andclinical outcomes for patients in a financially responsible manner. The Clinical Specialist will also beinvolved in implementing investigational drug research, Heme/Onc medication safety processimprovements, as well as provide oversight of medication management policies and procedures.Essential Job Functions? Knowledge and Use of Grady Health System and Departmental Policies and Procedures:Demonstrates ability to apply policies and procedures involving drug information, rational drugtherapy assurance, and/or research in patient care situations. Collaborates with other Heme/OncClinical Specialists and Epic team to build and validate Beacon treatment plans. Activelyparticipates in departmental committees where applicable policies and procedures areimplemented/reviewed/revised.? Drug Related Problem Identification and Resolution, Medication Orders: Demonstrates efficiencyin medication order process including order entry, review and verification. Intervenes insituations where a therapeutic alternative requires a detailed understanding of disease statetreatment options and supportive care management. Identifies areas for patient care qualityimprovement, develops/implements/revises protocols or guidelines, and documents impact.? Drug Information Retrieval, Interpretation, and Communication: Plays integral role on themultidisciplinary service by acting as the drug information resource on the team. Researches,answers and applies routine and complex drug information questions to patient cases.Selects and applies relevant drug literature to specific patient cases. Conveys responses to druginformation questions in appropriate depth, scope and time frame.? Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamic Knowledge, Patient Assessment, Intervention &Communication Skills: Evaluates drug therapy and utilizes pharmacotherapy principles andprotocols to recommend therapy initiation and changes when appropriate. Able to use strongcritical thinking skills to interpret and translate information for use in patients with cancerand/or benign hematologic disease states.? Professional Development & Interactions: Represents and actively participates on committeeswithin the pharmacy department, Cancer Center and/or hospital. Maintains ACLS certificationand demonstrates ability to participate in codes commensurate with level of training.? Educational Activities and Effectiveness and Scholarly Achievements:Serves as a clinical rotation preceptor for residents, students, and other trainees. Effectivelyprecepts trainee-required experiences including research projects, formal seminar/casepresentations, and medication use evaluations.Provides education to patients and family members, other healthcare professionals, pharmacystudents, and residents.? Supervision & Leadership Skills: Assists in development and achievement of departmentalpatient care goals. Actively participate in local, state and/or national Heme/Oncorganizations and/or committees.Qualifications? Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of Pharmacy.? Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency in Oncology.? Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Oncology Board Certification (BCOP) or must be obtainedwithin one year of employment.? Licensed as a pharmacist in the state of Georgia, or eligible for licensure within 120 days throughreciprocity or exam.? Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Associationrequirement.? Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within one year of hire.? Must be able to handle multiple assignments, work flexible hours, and communicate withtechnical personnel and end users in a positive manner.? Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.? Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.? Excellent collaboration and communication skills.? EPIC and Beacon proficiency preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
