Oncology Pharmacy Practice Resident

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The UMHC Department of Pharmacy Specialty Oncology Pharmacy Residency is a 12-month program developed to meet or exceed all practice standards established by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP).  This specialized, ASHP-accredited residency is designed to further develop the resident’s clinical oncology skills.  Specifically, the resident will be actively involved in managing the therapeutic decisions and clinical outcomes of cancer patients in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The resident actively participates in achieving the educational goals and objectives for each training experience. Participates in the design and completion of a residency project. Interprets and processes physicians’ drug orders and provides information to medical, nursing and other healthcare personnel concerning the optimal, safe use of medication therapy. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Participates in training and educational activities of the residency program to produce the following outcomes:

                a) acquire the knowledge necessary for high-level problem solving

                b) refine problem solving strategies

                c) strengthen professional and leadership values and activities

                d) advance growth in clinical judgment

• Displays initiative in providing optimal patient medication therapy outcomes through clinical pharmacy services, education, special projects, innovative services, and other appropriate activities.

• Interprets and processes physician orders, monitors drug interactions, allergies and drug incompatibilities, and dispenses and performs the final check of all medications provided for patient use.

• Reviews physician’s original orders for accuracy and appropriateness of therapy in terms of dose, route, directions for use and possible therapeutic incompatibilities (i.e., allergy, duplication of therapy, drug interactions, dosing adjustments based on creatinine clearance, age/weight and I.V. to PO when appropriate) to ensure safe and appropriate drug therapy.

• Maintain active involvement in local, state, and/or national pharmacy professional organizations.

• Formulates a system for staying current with pertinent pharmacy, medical, and scientific literature.

• Maintains knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy and Medical Center information systems.

• Delivers effective education and training using appropriate techniques.

• Presents pharmacy concerns, solutions, and interests in a balanced and effective manner.

• Effectively uses time-management skills to fulfill practice and training responsibilities.

• Participates in the organization’s formulary process.

• Communicates with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and prevent misadventures, promotes rational drug therapy by recommending formulary therapeutic alternatives when a non-formulary drug is requested and records intervention in appropriate manner and includes physician’s name. Seeks reasons why medical necessity for non-Formulary medications and documents such reasons.

• Provides pharmacokinetic support on indicated medications.

• Reports to department head before, during and after the disaster situation as instructed by such for updates and/or changes in work schedules as may be determined necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  Education/Credentials/License and Certifications

              Formal Education (Check one level only):

              _____ Eighth Grade and below

              _____ Eighth to Tenth Grade

              _____ High School Diploma preferred

              _____ Two Year College Degree

              _____ Four Year College Degree

              __X__Pharmacy Graduate Degree

Certification/Licensure:

• Current Florida State Pharmacist License – To be obtained upon initiation

Preferred Registration, Licensure or Certification:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) verification

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H6