Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Multiple Myeloma

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Type of Position:
Other Health Care - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:
ICE | PTSL HEM/ONC/MM

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist works under minimal supervision to provide expertise not routinely available in the pharmacy staff. The abilities these individuals have may include a broad background in specific clinical areas (such as hematology/oncology and total parenteral nutrition), or the individual may have expertise in specific pharmacy management areas (such as information systems, drug utilization evaluation, or investigational drugs).
This pharmacist may participate in departmental and institutional committees upon request, and will be instrumental in developing and implementing clinical pharmacy services in assigned areas.
This position will develop policy and procedures when appropriate.  The clinical pharmacist will prioritize work appropriately, accept responsibility for work area, have good work awareness, assist others when work is completed, and work effectively with team/work groups and others to fulfill the UAMS Mission. They will adopt practices to improve work processes, enhance guest satisfaction and reduce wastes and costs, and participate in ongoing hospital performance assessment and process improvement.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 residency OR at least 3 years previous clinical experience in stem cell transplant and/or hematology/oncology
• Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure.

Preferred:

• PharmD or MS
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in oncology
• Board certification

• Five years of experience working in direct patient care
• Experience in stem cell transplant and/or hematology/oncology

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Active participation in protocol and treatment plan development, formulary management, drug utilization reviews, and cost-savings initiatives as required by FACT accreditation standards 7.0 for the transplant program 
• Involvement with clinical patient rounds with the medical team and providing optimal selection of pharmacologic agents and design of regimens to maximize therapeutic benefit and minimize toxicity
• Entering and verification of chemo orders and protocols
• Pharmacokinetic drug monitoring and dose adjustment 
• Clinical drug monitoring daily with appropriate monitoring parameters for individual drugs and screening for drug interactions
• Participation in discharge planning, transition of care medication reconciliation and the drug approval process
• Providing a significant level of education to professionals and patients
• Providing educational in-services to staff
• Collaborating with the other clinical pharmacy specialists on a daily basis, and acting as the liaison between the myeloma/bone marrow transplant services and the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies
• Precepting pharmacy students and residents
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes