Oncology Pharmacist

About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. Job Description We are hiring at Starling Physicians! Position Summary: The Oncology Pharmacist will provide oncology pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professionals, including supervision of the preparation of commercial IV admixtures and continuous quality improvement. Independent thinking and decision-making required. Performs these duties in the Infusion Pharmacy assigned. Essential Job functions : Process and review all treatment orders accurately and efficiently. Verify appropriateness during order entry. Assure that all medications meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of final dosage form, neatness and labeling. Understands the functions of each institutional and pharmacy information system and demonstrates an ability to effectively use each system. Anticipates and corrects problems and performs appropriate follow up. Supervises production of all types of admixtures, verifies accuracy of procedures, ensures accurate labeling and doses prior to prepared doses leaving the area. Manages time efficiently to maintain high productivity through oversight of pharmacy technician(s). Establishes and maintains effective communication with pharmacy staff members, other health care disciplines and patients providing drug information. Participate in medication safety initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Oncology & Infusion Pharmacy Services. Teaches and instructs pharmacy and ancillary staff on proper chemotherapy regimen interpretation, order validation, drug preparation and monitoring parameters Reviews patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions as required. Conducts patient medication history inquiries and drug information requests upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel. Analyzes and employs a systematic, efficient, and thorough procedure for retrieving drug information. Formulates response and follows up consistently on drug information recommendations and assesses effectiveness. Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics. Communicates and documents findings with prescribers and provides appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed in Intellidose & respective EHR. Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems, including: untreated indications, improper drug selection, sub-therapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication. Maintains all processes & environment in compliance to USP-797 & USP-800 Guidelines. General Job functions: Develops and participates in operational and clinical projects as determined by current departmental needs and ongoing projects. Assures ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided. Other job duties as required. Physical Job Requirements: Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account Working under a Biological Safety Cabinet to compound hazardous sterile preparations & a Laminar Air Flow Hood to compound nonhazardous sterile preparations Dexterity of hands and fingers Endurance, (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking) Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching Environmental Risks: Chemicals, Hazardous Drugs, and Fumes Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements: Pharm D required. CT State Board of Pharmacy licensed required. Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification required. Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required. Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail). Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment required. Prior Oncology Pharmacy experience: 2 to 4 years minimum, 5+ years preferred Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice. About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan. 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