Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - Full-Time Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists will assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Responsibilities include direct patient care for pediatric hematology-oncology inpatient and ambulatory care services.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Through a dedicated assignment with Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, this individual will deliver optimal medication therapy to both inpatient and ambulatory care pediatric patients with a broad range of disease states in hematology, oncology, and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), as well as provide additional support of decentralized medication use systems. Clinical Pharmacy Specialists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a fully decentralized practice setting with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel through participation in prospective chart review, provision of education to providers and patients, communication to the multidisciplinary team, and participation in various patient care activities in relevant patient care areas. These clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs to deliver medication therapy management within their relevant patient care services and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. In these clinical roles, Clinical Pharmacy Specialists participate in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas. Pharmaceutical care services include but are not limited to prospective patient review, assessment of patient needs, incorporation of age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjustment of care according to patient response, and provision of clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacy Specialists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage and facilitate the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives and guidelines designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Clinical Pharmacy Specialists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for Doctor of Pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, therapeutic programs, and support transitions of care for the pediatric hematology-oncology/HSCT inpatient and ambulatory care services
• Delivers direct patient care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs
• Participates in pharmacy operations, remote order verification, and optimizes operational process to improve patient care and/or reduce medication errors
• Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required and PGY-2 Pediatric or PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service
• Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel
• Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities
• Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient-centered care
• Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, pediatric medication therapy management, and evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments
• Strong teaching and precepting skills and expertise in experiential training.
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois or eligible (complete licensure process ideally before but at least within 30 days of employment)
• Board Certification in area of expertise is required within 18 months of hire (i.e., BCPPS or BCOP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY-2 residency).

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00)
• Shift: Days (8am-4:30pm)
• Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
• CBA Code: Non-Union