Cancer Care Pharmacist

3 months ago


Olathe, United States The University of Kansas Health System Full time

Position Summary

/ Career Interest:Come join our Cancer Care Pharmacy team This full time Pharmacist position will rotate between our Olathe Health and Overland Park campuses.

We are proud to be a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Cancer Center, the only one in Kansas and 1 of only 71 in the United States. Patients treated at an NCI-designated cancer center have a 25% greater chance of survival compared to other cancer centers and our Pharmacists play a vital role in helping us provide great care.

The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients. This consists of ensuring drug therapy that results in safe, effective, and cost conscious use of pharmaceuticals. Must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and exhibit strong educational and precepting abilities.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens. Actively supports department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need. Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders. Completes patient-specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation. Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction. Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems. Participates in medication reconciliation at the time of admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provides patient education when appropriate. Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff. Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, providing mentorship, and collaborating on presentations and projects. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.


Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy


Preferred Education and Experience

Pharmacy Completion of an accredited post graduate training program (PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 residency program)


Required Licensure and Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy


Preferred Licensure and Certification

Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification in chosen area of specialty

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