Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator

Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy of caring.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise,our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates pharmacy clinical service expertise; is able to to focus and serve as a lead in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients within the assigned specialties.

• Develops and implements new pharmacy practice programs and initiatives to further promote the safe and effective use of medications.

• Identifies, prevents, assesses and resolves medication-related problems.

• Builds effective relationships with other healthcare professionals and appropriate manufacturer representatives.

• Promotes safe, efficacious and cost-effective medication therapy by participating in the provision and documentation of clinical pharmacy services and execution of medication utilization initiatives.

• Promotes clinically rational drug therapy and sound pharmaceutical care through the development and implementation of new (or expansion of existing) pharmacy practice programs and practices.

• Reviews drug therapy policies and practices to comply with safe and effective use of medications and ensure patient safety.

• Evaluates, interprets, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to written orders/prescriptions issued by an authorized prescriber.

• Supports Pharmacy management in overseeing Pharmacist and Technician's performance; leads their compliance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Provides performance feedback as required.

• Ensures all patient care provided meets or exceeds all regulations, statutes and JCAHO standards.

• Analyzes and reports pharmacy interventions and adverse drug reactions.

• Identifies and analyzes prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.

• Is proficient in the use of provided system solutions to generate required information or trackings.

• Provides critical input to achieve and maintain appropriate and cost-effective inventory levels.

• Makes sure expired medication is identified and segregated on a timely basis.

• Implements and participates in PI program as required by the Medical Center.

• Documents competency in clinical skills, at least annually.

• Organizes and / or participate in staff meetings as required.

• Coordinate with nursing and other ancillary staff to address specific clinical as well as EPIC issues to mitigate delays for patients

• Maintain all additions and alterations for the oncology library in the smart pumps

• Create all new EPIC oncology builds and alterations as new agents are introduced or when indications change or are added.

• Assists manager as the CCC pharmacy department EPIC super-user and clinical trainer for all new hires.

• Serves as preceptor for any on-coming students (PharmD candidates) seeking experience in pharmaceutical oncology.

Qualifications:

• Registered Pharmacist in the State of Florida. Certification by Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties is strongly preferred.

• B.S. or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy. Masters Degree preferred.

• Completion of a 1-year pharmacy practice residency, specialty residency and/or fellowship, or at least three years of pharmacy experience is stongly preferred.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Healthcare spending accounts

• Retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Pet Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee assistance program

• Wellness program

• On-site housing for selected positions and more!