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Posted: 10-Oct-24

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Type: Full Time

Categories:

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Job Setting:

Hospital/Institutional

Requirements:

Residency Required

Specialty Practice Areas:

Hematology

Oncology

Preferred Education:

PharmD

This position covers the inpatient oncology unit at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital and works closely with oncology physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients. The inpatient oncology unit provides comprehensive acute oncology care, including bone marrow transplant, CAR-T and BiTE therapy, and investigational drug research. Pharmacists are an integral part of the oncology care team and embedded in the unit, participating in rounds and serving side by side in patient care with the other members of the team. The Oncology Clinical Specialist also assists in coordination of outpatient care involving anti-neoplastic therapies, including outpatient infusion services.

Schedule: 8-on-6-off position with 10 hour shifts from 0700-1730. Flexible scheduling and paid time off.

Location: Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS

Responsibilities:

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provide patient counseling when required.

Benefits: 

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

About Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Ascension Via Christi is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas, and serves southcentral Kansas and beyond. Located in Wichita, Kansas, Via Christi is comprised of three acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, and 14 primary care and specialty clinic locations. Additionally, Via Christi has three hospitals outside the Wichita metro area including Pittsburg, Manhattan, and Wamego, KS. Ascension Via Christi serves as a primary teaching site for medical residents and students, pharmacy students, as well as other healthcare professions. Approximately 250 physician residents and 100 medical students pursue their education and training in Wichita each year. This level of educational activity fosters an environment of collaborative patient care, provides access to innovative and cutting-edge treatment, and offers many opportunities to collaborate and lead as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Ascension Via Christi offers two pharmacy residency programs: a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency.

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