Clinical Oncology Pharmacist (Hybrid)

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Seeking Florida resident candidates. This is a hybrid position supporting clinics in the Sarasota and Bradenton FL locations.

SUMMARY:

The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist will serve as a member of the central services team where our focus is to deliver best-in-class pharmaceutical support to all clinical staff throughout the organization. As a member of the Pharmacy Operations team, the incumbent will ensure delivery of therapeutic medication monitoring, protocol management, medication information, education, and performance improvement that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services, the Clinical Oncology Pharmacist works collaboratively with Hematology/Oncology physicians and nursing staff to provide quality patient care appropriate for the patient’s oncologic diagnosis, prescribed treatment, age group and other identified needs. The pharmacist coordinates the drug therapy process on Hematology/Oncology patient population which may include any of the following activities but is not limited to drug selection (including the use of genetic/biomarker testing in the drug selection process), drug information, dosing, monitoring, outcomes management, retrospective drug utilization monitoring and compliance. Provides support for the development of the new regimen builds and inquiries.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides timely consultation services to physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other members of the organization.
• Delivers up to date drug information on new approved therapies in the oncology space as well as other biologic therapies.
• Applies current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting to meet the therapeutic needs of a patient.
• Provides senior clinical support and education to other members of the department in correlation with operational projects and objectives.
• Reviews drug utilization reports alongside other corresponding data to identify areas of need or improvement as it applies to appropriate usage and best health outcomes.
• Develops action plans to address issues of under/over utilization according to approved indications, NCCN Guidelines, formulary, etc.
• Develops metrics related to pharmacy data, clinical data, cost data, and functional data that can be applied to improve clinical outcomes, cost control, and overall system usage.
• Assesses changes or need to make changes to improve care of oncology patients or for a topic for advancing the pharmacy profession or oncology pharmacy.
• Contributes to the Pharmacy Operations team and applicable committees by providing clinical leadership.
• Participates in local, state, or national pharmacy organizations and further implements improvement strategies that align with the goals of the department.
• Assists with medication order set development to assure safe, complete, and accurate medication ordering and administration and appropriate medication use.
• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement and maintain continuous quality improvement strategies that mitigate the risk of drug errors.
• Executes project activities in accordance with established schedules, milestones, and processes to ensure that all projects are well scoped, well documented, and completed on time and within budget of the project in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy Operations.
• Develops and manages project documentation from planning through final project implementation.
• Ensures all appropriate stakeholders are identified and communicated throughout the project management life cycle.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• College degree in pharmacy required, PharmD preferred.

• Licensed pharmacist, required
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP), preferred
• Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a clinical pharmacist working in a hospital, home health, community oncology, or other infusion center. Minimum requirement may be waived based on intensity of prior experience (i.e., completion of PGY-2 Oncology Residency program)

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration, and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Effectively lead and facilitate group discussions, coach, mentor, motivate, and engage others to align to a common goal. Ability to effectively lead projects from inception through implementation and assessment.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.Proficient in reporting systems, pivot tables, etc.Basic understanding of computer hardware and uses

VALUES:

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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