CLINICAL PHARMACY SPECIALIST

Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership
US - Florida - Tampa
December 9, 2024

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Inpatient Med/Onc Location:
Tampa, FL
Department:
MMH Pharmacy
Schedule - Shift - Hours:
Full Time - Day Shift - As scheduled with weekend rotation
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated.
For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace.
Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast.
We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S.
News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission:
to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary
Position Highlights:

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Moffitt Cancer Center is dedicated to the goal of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.
The Clinical Specialist provides safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, and patient-centered medication management as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
They are responsible for providing clinical pharmacy support to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other staff when caring for patients while in the hospital as well as in the ambulatory clinics.
A high level of expertise is utilized to recommend, design, implement, monitor, and modify pharmaceutical care plans to optimize patient outcomes.
The Clinical Specialist will have extensive clinical experience within their disease state specialization as well as pharmacy practice experience including medication safety, formulary management, pathway/guideline development, policy development/implementation, oncology reimbursement and coverage, and clinical research.
The clinical specialist will also have an active role in the education of patients and family members, healthcare providers, and pharmacy students and residents.
The Ideal Candidate:

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Has Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in area of specialty practice.
Relevant work experience as a clinical pharmacist in the area of specialization.
Responsibilities:

Provides oversight for safe and appropriate use of medication prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring.
Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to optimize drug therapy for cancer patients through the recommendation, implementation, monitoring, and modification of individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Performs medication order review, clarification, and verification assessing for completeness and appropriateness.
Supervises accurate hazardous and non-hazardous drug preparation and distribution per policies and procedures.
Provides chemotherapy order processing and double checks as necessary.
Develops, interprets, and provides medication related information and education for pharmacists, providers, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
Coordinates and provides medication therapy education and counseling to patients and caregivers.
Precepts pharmacy students, residents, and others in training.
Accountable participation in clinical research and projects.
Provides leadership for developing, implementing, and maintaining medication-related guidelines, policies, and standards.
Manages the medication use process to improve workflow, quality, and safety for patients and staff.
Oversees the cost-effective use of medications to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and reduce financial risk.
Credentials and Qualifications:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Florida required.
Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in Oncology Pharmacy or other area of specialization, or a minimum of 5 years experience in a progressive clinical practice.
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.
We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
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