Infusion Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Works independently and in consultation with physicians and other health care providers across the health care continuum to ensure appropriate medication therapy for individual patients. Uses patient interviews and counseling, reviews the medical record and medication profile, consults with physicians, teaching, staff education, medication use evaluation, adverse reaction monitoring and resolves medication-related problems. Interventions target high risk population through the provision of medication reconciliation and comprehensive medication use management in focused disease states. Assist with care coordination, disease state education and monitoring to achieve optimal outcomes and is focused on chronic disease state management as part of a coordinated team.

Job Description :

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DRUG THERAPY

• Initiates, monitors, modifies and discontinues patient's drug therapy under the supervision of a physician in accordance with a collaborative practice agreement and approved protocol in keeping with the principles of comprehensive Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs.

• Collects and reviews patient medication histories, reviews vital signs, and orders and evaluates the results of laboratory tests directly related to drug therapy.

• Performs in accordance with approved protocols applicable to the practice setting.

• Completes medication regimen review from a clinical, safety and cost perspective to identify duplicate therapy, high risk medications, drug interaction and cost effective alternatives.

• Works with individual patients and families to improve medication adherence.

• Supports patients and their families in their self-management of complex medication regimens including the disease management of those living with a chronic condition.

EDUCATION

• Delivers education and counseling to patients on medications.

• Proactively contacts patients after hospital discharge to reconcile medications, answer questions on and new medications that were started in the hospital, evaluates patient compliance with new drug regimens, and follows-up with the patient regarding side effects of new medications

• Provides education of practice staff and team on contemporary issues related to pharmacotherapy and outcomes management including communication efforts related to mediation management.

• Supports improvement efforts related to drug intelligence – research for evidence-based medication use and education to the same.

• Supports process improvement efforts, and educates co-workers around:

◦ Medication reconciliation

◦ Medication renewals

◦ Prior authorizations

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

• Actively reports data analytics and cost analysis as program demands

• Participates as an active member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Reviews health plan high risk mediation lists for improvement opportunities.

• Submits referrals to Case managers and social workers as appropriate.

• Works to improve practice standardization including policy and procedure and workflow development.

• Identifies new systems, processes, protocols and/or methods to improve practices.

• Actively contributes to the creation of cost-effective practices that ensure the best patient experience, effective resource utilization, and enhance Care Coordination outcomes

• Effectively collaborates on process improvement activities and in development of staff/ community education.

• Ensures all Care Coordination outcomes are attained (e.g, decreased readmission rates, and others as determined, etc).

• Maintains accurate, current, complete documentation using approved forms and format according to department standards, including patient assessments, plans, interventions, patient/family involvement, outside agency communications and interdisciplinary contacts.

• Complies with all requirements for mandated reporting, risk management and other medical/legal situations consistent with confidentiality policies and department standards.

• Completes all annual competency validation requirements.

EDUCATION:

Doctorate: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

5 years recent relevant experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist

OR PHARMR-Registered Pharmacist

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, pharmacotherapy, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.

Knowledge of acute and chronic disease and its effects on patients and caregivers.

Able to use professional judgment and clinical expertise in the daily solving of complex problems and in the provision of clinical information within the scope of practice.

Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment or work processes in a timely, positive and effective manner.

Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by willingly accepting responsibilities and performing assignments that support the team.

Demonstrates knowledge of total quality management through its precepts, skillful workplace applications and continuous organizational improvement.

Exhibits a customer/supplier philosophy that emphasizes both internal and external relationships; identifies both customer and supplier needs/expectations and strives to exceed them.

Ability to participate in and encourages others to utilize creative and innovative approaches to accomplish tasks.

Demonstrated responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth and continuing education.

Interpersonal skills collaborating with physicians, patients, families, care givers, service providers, and health care team.

Written and verbal communication skills.

Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $90.94 to $104.56 / hour. Hourly Range Pay Range is $84.87 to $97.60 / hour.

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.