Pharmacist Clinical - Inpatient Oncology & BMT

Description

Pharmacist Clinical, Inpatient Oncology & BMT

We have an incredible team of BMT and Medical Oncology pharmacists who work in a satellite pharmacy on our BMT/Med Onc units at University of Colorado Hospital. We are seeking a flex pharmacist that has experience in and will learn to cover BMT and Medical Oncology services as needed. Staffing requirement is a minimum of every 4^thweekend, with the opportunity to pick up additional weekends, weekday, and weeknight shifts. Staffing on weekends will always be with a partner pharmacist who covers the opposite service (BMT or Medical Oncology).

The successful candidate will require independent decision-making, clinical judgement, and in-depth knowledge of hematology oncology and bone marrow transplant. The individual will be team oriented, and patient-focused, and will work with physicians, nursing staff, and other pharmacists to maximize the benefits of drug therapies and minimize toxicities in our Inpatient BMT and Medical Oncology groups. We’ll be looking for a dedicated, motivated, detail oriented, forward thinking, fun, and enthusiastic individual to join the Team in the 11^thfloor Satellite Pharmacy team. The daily activities of this position are diverse and will include, but are not limited to, patient education, medication therapy management, creating and validating protocols and treatment plans in order to assure safe and effective drug therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Work Schedule: 

• PRN, Days and hours may vary
• Every 4th weekend, minimum (Saturday and Sunday 7am - 3:30pm)
• Opportunity to flex into additional shifts on other weekends as well as weekdays and weeknights 
• Flex

Responsibilities:

• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication regimens to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual medication-related problems.
• Provides patient care by initiating, modifying, and monitoring medication therapy through approved mechanisms that may include therapeutic interchange, collaborative practice agreement, or other strategies.
  
• Provides drug information and education to medical professionals, students, and patients.
  
• Collaborates with care team to develop, implement and evaluate medication management quality improvement efforts.
  
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
  
• Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Pharmacist and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
  
• Preferred: PGY1 residency, previous experience working in the inpatient acute care setting.  
  

The pay range for this position is: $50.76 - $76.14 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. 

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• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• 5 year incentive bonus
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  

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