Pharmacist
City of Hope
Newnan, GA
Job posting number: #7289786 (Ref:JR-14603)
Posted: October 29, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $50.07 - $82.43 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Pharmacist
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Must be able to work FT Nights; 7 on/7 off rotation. Thursday-Wednesday 9:00p-8:00a, Saturdays 9:15p-8:15a.
Verifying and Assessing Medication Orders: Ensure medication orders align with patient-specific factors like lab values, vitals, symptoms, disease states, and medication history. This includes assessing appropriateness and safety of prescribed medications.
Optimizing Medication Therapies: Utilize established clinical guidelines to optimize medication therapies for patients, ensuring safety and efficacy.
Clinical Documentation: Document all pharmacist interventions accurately, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care within the healthcare team.
Discharge Education: Provide comprehensive education to patients and caregivers regarding their medication therapies upon discharge from inpatient units, ensuring understanding and adherence.
Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians: Direct and supervise pharmacy technicians in their duties, ensuring adherence to protocols and guidelines.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary rounds with medical teams, contributing expertise in medication management and patient care.
Oncology Collaboration: Collaborate with medical oncology teams, providing support in treatment plans, oral chemotherapy counseling, and symptom management.
Communication Liaison: Act as a liaison between providers and pharmacy, addressing medication orders and resolving drug-related issues promptly and effectively.
Resource and Support: Serve as a resource for providers and clinical staff, answering drug-related questions, providing drug information, and assisting with electronic health record (EHR) drug order workflow.
Sterile Compounding: Competently prepare and supervise the preparation of sterile compounded products according to USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
Quality Assurance and Patient Safety: Participate in departmental and hospital quality assurance programs, emphasizing patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Education and Assessment: Collaborate with the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator in educating and assessing various stakeholders, including pharmacy staff, providers, clinical staff, patients, caregivers, and pharmacy students.
Overall, the ideal candidate should possess strong clinical knowledge, communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care. They should be adept at collaborating within interdisciplinary teams and be proactive in ensuring optimal medication management for patients.
Qualifications
Your qualifications should include:
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy
Active license with the State Board of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred
Minimum of 2 year’s institutional pharmacy experience or strong interest in institutional and oncology pharmacy
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $50.07 - $82.43 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.