Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient Care Activities

Directs and initiates development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services. Provides clinical consultation to the Medical Staff and other health care providers within the appropriate team or unit(s), suggesting cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives as needed. Communicates and documents all activities/interventions (e.g., medication order changes/clarifications with the prescriber, pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring, adverse drug reactions and errors). Fosters teamwork and takes responsibility to ensure delivery of high‑quality patient care. Performs staff duties as needed.

Collaboration and Education of Health Care Providers

Collaborates with all health care providers to ensure timely resolution of concerns and questions. Provides ongoing education and timely drug information to physicians, nursing, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals by developing educational materials and competencies and providing in‑services as needed.

Development of Clinical Guidelines and Protocols

Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, pathways, protocols, formulary changes, medication use evaluations, and other drug information reports as approved by the appropriate committee(s).

Committee Membership and Awareness of Regulatory Standards

Actively participates on clinical committees, including pharmacy and therapeutics committee and other appointed committees as needed. Acts as a liaison to other healthcare practitioners. Fosters a good working relationship with physicians, medical staff, nursing, and other healthcare professionals. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of documenting information in the medical record, JCAHO and CMS standards, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of departmental and hospital policies, and health‑system initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Combination of appropriate education and work experience is required: Pharm.D. degree with 2 years of experience in inpatient pharmacy hospital/clinical capacity or completion of a pharmacy residency.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Currently licensed or registered to practice pharmacy in Louisiana. Board certification in an applicable specialty area is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Adheres to LCMC Health rules and regulations. Maintains standards based on accreditation bodies such as the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS, etc.

Maintains state license and continuing education requirements commensurate with the position.

Possesses the level of computer skill necessary to order within an Electronic Health Record system. Basic knowledge of inventory management regarding drug shortages.

Ability to prioritize tasks and be self‑motivated. Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels utilizing written and verbal skills.

Willingly accepts additional responsibilities as needed to help the department as well as other duties as assigned.

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America).

Legal Disclaimers

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.