The Clinical Pharmacist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Carle Health and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for identifying, preventing, and/or resolving medication related problems; for providing authoritative information to other health care professionals, patients, and for assuring that the informational, clinical, and drug distribution components of pharmacy services function as an integrated system to provide patient centered care to the patients and staff of Carle Health.
Responsibilities:
Interprets medication orders to ensure safety and proper use of medications and is alert to compatibilities, incompatibilities, medication duplication, medication allergies, and potential medication administration errors. Coordinates the solving of medication related problems between pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment.
Monitors medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, or drug-laboratory test interactions. Intervenes in circumstances of significant interactions, therapeutic duplications, and other occasions where pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic expertise is warranted.
Evaluates and documents that the medication(s) selected are appropriate for achieving the desired therapeutic outcome. Communicates potential problems and likely solutions to the prescriber.
Acts as a consultant in the areas of pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Participates in all therapeutic drug monitoring or intervention programs; adjusting therapy as indicated by patient condition and laboratory results.
Processes all medication order information into the Electronic Health Record to ensure accuracy of records regarding past, current and future dispensing and charging.
Oversees the packaging labeling, and distribution of medications for all patients and employees according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Monitors the use of scheduled medications on the nursing units and maintains controlled inventories of medication in the dispensing areas.
Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals including sterile and chemotherapy products.
Verifies medication orders before delivery to patient care areas and ensures accuracy and completeness. Resolves discrepancies as necessary.
Reviews all laboratory data for appropriateness of medication use and recommends changes when needed.
Develops and presents during pharmacy staff meetings, as well as assisting in the educating of pharmacy students and residents.
Educates patients and their families about specific medications.
Provides accurate and timely medication information and or teaching to healthcare professionals or patients.
Maintains the hospital formulary and acts to limit medication usage to formulary items when appropriate
Documents all clinical activities and interventions performed. Collects data, maintains logs, records and other documentation as required by the department
Communicates professional knowledge effectively in both oral and written forms to patients and other health professionals.
Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.
Organizes, prioritizes, and plans workload within given time constraints. Works cooperatively with fellow pharmacists to oversee and direct the activities of the work area, to assign work to technicians, and to assure that the established department objectives are accomplished
Reviews restocking automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) throughout the hospital and resolves any problems.
Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
Maintains proficiency and expertise in area/s of practice through continuous professional development.
All other job duties as assigned.
PGY-2 and/or BCOP certified and/or at least 3-year work experience in Hem/Onc preferred
Pharmacist - Chemo
Urbana, Illinois
Allied Health
Full-Time
No
Day
M-F 0700-1530. 0730-1600, 0800-1630, 0830-1700
Not in today's environment, but subject to change.
No
no
15340
Job Description
Overview
The Oncology Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to all patients of Carle Cancer Center, supports Oncology related situations in the Inpatient Pharmacy as well as supports providers in Urology, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Research and Expanded Care.
Qualifications
Certifications: Licensed Pharmacist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Pharmacy (Required), Work Experience: Clinical
Responsibilities
Assist in focused research studies and drug usage evaluations as assigned. Provide direct patient care by intervening as appropriate to improve prescribing, administration, and monitoring practices in the facility as related to medications. Represent the pharmacy on committees or work groups as assigned. Interpret physician medication orders and send the appropriate medication in a timely and accurate manner. Screen medication orders for potential interactions with other medications, diet orders, dis...ease state, or stated allergies. Supervise the technicians in the preparation and dispensing of medications and parenterals. Make dose recommendations based on age, weight, hepatic andrenal function. Assist in the training and orientation of all new employees as assigned. Provide accurate and complete accounting of all controlled substances. Provide Medication Therapy Management Services / patient educationas defined in the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
