Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Oncology - ReqCode 496108

Our world-renowned health care network is anchored by our flagship facility, University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Located in Clevelands historic University Circle, this 947-bed academic medical center and tertiary-care hospital is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of Americas best hospitals in 13 medical and surgical specialties. It comprises three centers of excellence: Ireland Cancer Center, MacDonald Womens Hospital, and Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital; and The Center for Clinical Research, the largest medical research center in Ohio.
Provide Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information, drug therapy monitoring, patient-specific consultations, health care staff inservices, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic evaluations in ADULT IMMUNOCOMPROMISED patient populations)
-Investigate/research/report adverse drug reactions
-Participate in Medication Safety andTherapeutics Committee process: evaluate requests for new drug usage and old formulary drug relevance, and review therapeutic classes for relevance; assist in updating hospital formulary
-Serve as an informational and patient problem solving resource for clinical staff pharmacists
-Monitors the order writing, dispensing, and administration of cytotoxic drugs and monoclonal antibodies throughout Seidman Cancer Center.
Position Requirements:
5 years experience as a clinical pharmacist specialist with training in drug therapy of diseases including the knowledge and application of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and pharmaceutics to patients OR PGY1 and PGY2 training in adult hematology/oncology; training in cost-analysis/cost evaluation techniques preferred Computer systems skills in spreadsheet, database, and word processing preferred -Must demonstrate highly effective written and oral communication skills
Education Requirements:
Doctor of Pharmacy with completion of an ASHP accredited hospital or clinical residency program
License Requirements:
Pharmacist licensure in the State of Ohio
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
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