Advanced Clinical BMT Oncology Pharmacist

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At Methodist Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Advanced Clinical Oncology Pharmacist today with Methodist Hospital.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Advanced Clinical Oncology ROE Pharmacist, you will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. You shall use the medication process to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with hospital and division policies. You will collaborate with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager – Hematology and Oncology and others to develop oncology policies and procedures, maintain oncology formulary compliance and implement informatics-related procedures to ensure optimal patient care for oncology populations.

What you will do in this role:

• As an Advanced Clinical Oncology ROE Pharmacist, you will prevent harm to oncology patients through consistent medication management and order review, writing, and processing.
• You will provide oncology patient care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy in a cost-effective manner utilizing visibility and communication with facilities and formulary management.
• You will be of service to patients, physicians, nurses, and other pharmacists for oncology pharmacy support via remote communication.
• You will maintain and improve job knowledge, skills, and competence in adult and oncology pharmaceutical care.
• You will cover facility for oncology medication management drug information questions, pharmacy orders, consultation services, therapeutic drug monitoring and dosing protocols, nutritional support, and dosing issues.
• You will use clinical pharmacist workflow systems including the clinical workflow tool and HCA core elements to monitor patient care.
• You will assist in creating a facility pharmacist education and competency plan for oncology pharmacist skills.
• You will optimize oncology operational and clinical workflow by utilizing available technology to remotely support improving timely availability of medications, optimization of order sets, and following local formularies.
• You will assist with the selection strategies and safe use of alternative oncology medications in response to medication shortages.
• You will facilitate the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective oncology medication-use issues in collaboration with the medical staff.
• You will assist in developing appropriate, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy protocols/policies related to oncology.
• You will conduct profile reviews, antibiotic de-escalation, and pharmacokinetic monitoring on oncology patients.

What qualifications you will need:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• ASHP-accredited oncology residency or equivalent experience preferred
• Three years of hospital pharmacy experience in an oncology-related pharmacy position preferred
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy Services preferred
• Experience in Meditech preferred
• Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy or
• Licensed Pharmacist in the state of Texas
• Personal residence outside a 40-mail radius of the facility

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Clinical Oncology Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.