Hematology Oncology Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary: UNC Hospitals (UNCH) Department of Pharmacy has an opening for a motivated pharmacist interested in joining our clinical oncology clinical pharmacy team in the Chapel Hill, NC region. The focus of this position will be on providing comprehensive clinical pharmacist care services, disease management and specialty pharmacy support to adult patients seen in the outpatient hematology and medical oncology clinics at UNC Hospitals. This individual will ensure continuity of care as the patient transitions between acute care and ambulatory care settings, while continuing to pursue best practices in this area. Additionally, the individual in the position will develop preceptorship and research skills through experiential instruction to Doctor of Pharmacy Students and UNC Medical Center pharmacy residents. This individual will directly report to the Clinical Manager of the Hematology/Oncology Service Line. Additionally, this individual will work closely with the Hematology/Oncology Clinical and Central Specialists as well as the Specialty Pharmacists within the UNC Carolina Care Pharmacy Care Network. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This individual will provide comprehensive pharmacists care services, and optimizing medication use for patients seen in the outpatient hematology and medical oncology clinics through innovative clinical services, ensuring continuity of care by bridging acute and ambulatory pharmacy services, and leading quality improvement initiatives. This is a Monday to Friday day shift position with flexibility for some remote scheduling. Clinical responsibilities: Manage an outpatient hematology/oncology clinicCollaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers to provide comprehensive patient careMedication Therapy ManagementEducate patients and their caregivers about their chemotherapy plan Manage chemotherapy toxicities Provide comprehensive medication management for patients receiving oral chemotherapy agentsCoordinate medication related aspects of transitional careCollaborate with the acute care pharmacists and cancer hospital infusion pharmacy team caring for the hematology/oncology patients on pharmacy related policies, procedures, and guidelines

Support medication management goals set forth by the institution or Department of PharmacyServe as a liaison between the Department of Pharmacy and the Division of Hematology/Oncology to assure all activities are coordinated and consistentServe as a clinical liaison among the clinical oncology team, UNC Medication Assistance Program, and specialty pharmacies (including UNC Shared Services Center Pharmacy) to help address medication access barriers and ensure timely processing and delivery of specialty medicationsService Responsibilities Serve as a standing committee member on a select group of committees within UNC Medical Center Contribute to ongoing quality assurance initiatives for the Department of Pharmacy, the Hematology/Oncology Division, and UNCH Educational Responsibilities Educate students from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and PGY1 and PGY2 residents from UNC Medical Center on their experiential rotations in adult hematology/oncology rotations Appointment at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is available with commensurate experience Professional Development opportunities include: Continuing education webinars

Initial BPS certification or equivalent certification reimbursement for qualifying individuals Tuition reimbursement to further career-related education Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:

PharmD or BS Pharmacy DegreeLicensure/Certification Requirements:

Active pharmacist licensure with the NC Board of Pharmacy or obtainable before initiation of employment. Recent graduates of ACPE-accredited colleges/schools of pharmacy may fill this role while pending initial pharmacist licensure, but are subject to limitations mandated by the NC Board of Pharmacy and must obtain licensure within 6 months of orientation or sooner if required for operations.Professional Experience Requirements:

No prior experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:* Extensive clinical skills and pharmacotherapy knowledge base in Hematology/Oncology * Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and prioritization skills * Ability to work in team environment * Ability to generate meaningful contributions related to hematology/oncology and advancement of pharmacy practice. * Ability to design and implement projects and collect and interpret data accurately Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: UNCH Retail Contract Pharmacie Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $49.75 - $71.50 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:DurhamExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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