Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy KCC

Hourly Pay Range

$61.48 - $95.29. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
• Location: Primarily rotating across Kellogg Cancer Center (Evanston, Glenview, and Highland Park locations) with occasional rotation to Swedish Cancer Center, Niles Infusion Center, and Arlington Heights Infusion Center as needed
• Per Diem - As needed
• Hours: Rotating Shifts Monday-Friday, 7am -6pm
• Required Travel: Yes

What You Will Need

• License: Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist
• Education: BS or PharmD (preferred) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Certification: Board certification in oncology training or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a clinical registered pharmacist (excluding externships as a pharmacy student)
• Skills: N/A

Patient Care

What you will do

• Provide and document comprehensive pharmaceutical care to Endeavor Health Kellogg Cancer Center patients with cancer and other conditions related to cancer
• Provide and document medication education and symptom management to oncology patients and caregivers
• Review and process infusion chemotherapy and supportive care orders plans for clinical appropriateness
• Prepare and dispense anti-cancer and supportive care medications for oncology patients following best practices and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Design or update chemotherapy plans, supportive care regimens and monitoring plans (care plans) for oncology patients
• Design effective educational materials for patients on chemotherapy
• Provide chemotherapy infusion reaction management to oncology patients

Teaching/Education

• Provide consultative services to other health care professionals on anti-cancer drug therapy and monitoring
• Provide medication education to pharmacists and other health care professionals
• Precept learners (PGY2 oncology resident, PGY1 residents, and students) who are on rotation with the team

Performance Improvement

• Review protocols within the EHR for clinical appropriateness based on current guideline recommendations
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with other health care professionals to carry out quality improvement projects and develop institutional best practices

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.