Job Details

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center   a renowned Queens, New York Community based hospital and Level 1 Treatment Center currently seeks an  Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for an immediate full-time day shift opportunity. 

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP), with at least 4 years of experience in Oncology management.  A PGY 1 Residency and a PGY2 residency in Oncology is preferred, or equal clinical experience in Oncology with BCOP.

 Selected candidate will provide clinical pharmacy services for inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology medication management; and be responsible for the management of adult patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy as well as patients with oncology related admissions.  He/she will actively participate in committee work and projects to advance and elevate pharmacy practice and investigational drug services related to oncology studies.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•        Collaborating with inter-professional team to enhance communication, coordinate care, and improve patient satisfaction.

•        Prospectively evaluating all drug therapy for appropriate indications, dosage, drug interactions, and drug allergies; monitors the patients’ pharmacotherapeutic regimen for effectiveness and ADEs and intervenes as needed.

•        Identifying ADEs and assisting in their management and prevention, reporting and developing process improvements to reduce drug errors and preventable ADEs.

•        Providing pharmacokinetic monitoring when a targeted drug is prescribed.

•        Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely access to medications.

•        Partnering with patients to determine the most appropriate sources for their medication needs and referring patients to appropriate programs and resources.

•        Assisting in insurance related issues and working with coordinators of prior medication authorizations.

•        Providing drug therapy related education to Oncology team members.

•        Documenting clinical activities that include, but not limited to, disease state management, general pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, ADEs, education, and other patient care activities.

•        Providing didactic lectures to health professional residents and students in oncology pharmacology and therapeutics, where applicable

•        Acts as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, and the medical staff to educate health professionals regarding current drug-related procedures, policies, guidelines, and pathways.

•        Developing drug monographs on issues related to chemotherapeutic and supportive care medications.

•        Implementing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures related to safe and effective use of drugs.

•        Collaborating with nursing, medical staff, and hospital administration to prepare for Joint Commission surveys and responding to any deficiencies identified.

•        Providing consultation to hospital committees, such as Pharmacy Therapeutics and Nutrition, when oncology pharmacotherapy issues are discussed.

•        Identifying how drug costs may be minimized through appropriate use of chemotherapeutic medications and through implementation of cost-containment measures.

•        Participating in quality assurance programs to enhance pharmaceutical care.

•        Developing order sets and treatment plans within the Electronic Medical Record and the Clinical Oncology Application

•        Precepting student pharmacists interested in an Oncology rotation.

•        Participating in investigational drug services related to oncology studies, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent

·         Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) preferred.

·         Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and 3-6 years oncology experience preferred.

·         PGY2 Specialty residency in Adult Oncology or equivalent Adult Oncology experience and minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred.

·         New York State Pharmacist License, or eligibility to sit for the exam.

SALARY: $150K - $170K  DOE    Plus, Fully Benefits & PTO    

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION FORWARD RESUME TO:

CLINICAL PHARMACY DIRECTOR

lcosenza@jhmc.org