Oncology Pharmacy Clinical Specialist

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job TitleOncology Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Solid Tumor (lung) LocationCleveland FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus DepartmentHospital Outpatient Pharmacy-Medical Operations Job CodeT36059 ShiftDays Schedule8:00am-4:00pm Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated Thoracic Oncology Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to join our Main Campus Oncology Team. Our team currently operates across five outpatient solid tumor oncology clinics, including Thoracic, Breast, Melanoma, Gastrointestinal (GI), and Genitourinary (GU), as well as providing inpatient coverage for Solid Tumor Oncology Units. Each team member rotates through inpatient responsibilities, typically covering one week every five weeks. Additionally, each team member provides weekend coverage, typically every eighth weekend. The team also provides minimal cross-coverage support to our Lymphoma Myeloma Service (LMS) team. This role is fully integrated within the Thoracic Clinic, where you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive patient care to ensure safe and effective medication therapy for our cancer patients. Our Main Campus Oncology Pharmacy Clinical Specialist team is comprised of 17 oncology pharmacy clinical specialists, covering seven inpatient teams and nine outpatient clinics. This position also offers diverse opportunities for professional development, including precepting, teaching, research, and committee involvement. Job DetailsResponsibilities:Performs pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of pharmaceutical care for patients in the area of service responsibility in a routine, continuous manner, taking into account the age and clinical condition of each patient.Provides general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and, and other health care professionals.Interacts routinely with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients.Supports clinical pharmacist and technician educational development by participating in departmental staff development programs and provides leadership in the education of staff involved in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.Supports clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients by direct interaction, and formal educational programs.Supports and participates in pharmaceutical related research in area of specialty.Maintains expertise in areas of practice through continual learning, journal review and other educational activities.Educates clinical pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, post graduate trainees, allied health professionals, nurses and physicians in pharmacotherapy within in the specialty area.Other duties as assigned.Education: PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy and completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship training required.If hired for a specialty area where specialty residency training is available, then specialty residency is required.Certifications: Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire. Board Certification preferred.For individuals required to administer immunizations, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required. For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events, current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA), or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire, is required.Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment.Demonstrates a service orientation toward patients, staff, and visitors.Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.Work Experience:Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship required orCompletion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY-1) plus minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area orMinimum of 4 years of experience as a clinical specialist or equivalent role which includes providing pharmaceutical care and performing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring including 50% or more of time spent in the specialty area.Physical Requirements:Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.Must have normal or corrected vision.Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in personPersonal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as requiredThe policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 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