Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - Malignant Heme/Bmt

The oncology pharmacy team at UVA is seeking an individual interested in working in the areas of inpatient malignant hematology, bone marrow transplant, and cellular therapy. Some of the position highlights include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participation in multidisciplinary teaching rounds on one of two combined malignant hematology/BMT services

• Multidisciplinary team includes attending oncologist(s), oncology fellow, medical residents/interns, hematology/oncology pharmacist, and numerous medical and pharmacy learners

• Pharmacist ownership of preparing, releasing and coordinating chemotherapy and other anti-cancer orders for inpatient administration using Beacon

• Including CAR-T therapies and other novel, high risk therapies

• Opportunities to design and implement supportive care plans and treatment plans in Beacon for new therapies

• Patient/caregiver medication education:

• Weekday meds-to-beds service with hematology/oncology pharmacist discharge counseling

• New start chemotherapy and other anti-cancer therapy counseling (often in conjunction with the hematology/oncology fellow)

• Opportunities for provider and nursing education on oncology-specific pharmacology and therapeutics

• Ample chances to mentor and precept PGY2 oncology pharmacy residents, PGY1 pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students

• Potential teaching roles for VCU School of Pharmacy Oncology Therapeutic modules and/or Oncology Elective course

• Opportunities to serve on committees within Pharmacy department as well as across the health system enterprise

• Opportunities to be involved in interdisciplinary quality improvement initiatives and academic research

• Individual may occasionally rotate into the UVA Cancer Center Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy

• Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to patients.

• Enhances the quality of delivery of care.

• Demonstrates proficiency in Pharmacy distributive services.

• Supports the educational and professional development of the Pharmacy department.

• Engages in professional self-development.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $52.46 - $83.94 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.

Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience. (3.years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.

Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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