Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Specialist- Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant to join the team. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist ensures safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies are made available for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Assumes staffing responsibilities in the role of a Pharmacist to ensure smooth department operations. Provides education and information on pharmaceutical care and drug therapies to patients and healthcare team members.

Job Responsibilities:

Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes and critical pathways

Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation and communication of cost effective medication use issues in collaboration with the medical staff

Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners and patients and suggests appropriate and cost effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed

Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, adverse drug reactions and appropriateness of drug/dose

Performs all the functions/duties of the Pharmacist

Provides education and information to patients on pharmaceutical care and drug therapy

Provides training and education to Pharmacists regarding pharmaceutical care and Pharmacoeconomics and supervises and instructs Pharmacists and Pharmacy students

Prepares and presents drug reviews, MUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity reports, adverse drug reaction reports and pharmacy intervention summaries to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Participates in community educational programs and contributes to the advancement of the profession through presentations at local, state and national meetings

Prepares reports on pharmaceutical care and Pharmacoeconomic activities as directed

Coordinates the development of policies and procedures for clinical activities such as therapeutic interchanges

Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department

Collects and analyzes data and maintains documentation of all clinical activities

Establishes productive and collaborative relationships with staff members, physicians and other healthcare professionals

Requirements For Consideration:

Minimum Education - PharmD

Education - PGY1/PGY2 Oncology residency Required

Schedule - Fulltime M-F Days/Evenings with Rotating Shifts

Experience - 7 Years Clinical Oncology Experience Required

Licensing - VA Pharmacist License Active Upon Start

Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist or certification obtained within 2 years of employment

Inova Benefits and Perks:

Sign on Bonus Available

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability

NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan

Competitive salary: Pay based experience

Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work

Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection

Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!