Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to directly impact patient care? We are seeking a driven and knowledgeable Outpatient Oncology Pharmacy Specialist to join our team. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure safe and effective use of oncology therapy
• Collaborating with nurses, oncologists, midlevel providers and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
• Managing drug-drug interactions
• Development of treatment plans
• Supporting patients with education on their medications and chemotherapy treatment plans

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in oncology pharmacy
• Excellent communication skills
• A passion for improving patient outcomes

 

PGY1 residency required.  (PGY2 in oncology/ambulatory experience preferred)

 

• M-F - Days

Overview

 

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

 

It takes an innovative environment to attract the very best. That is why St. Louis' most talented pharmacy professionals choose Barnes-Jewish Hospital for their careers. Here, our pharmacy staff enjoys the kind of clinical variety and collaboration that makes their careers challenging, interesting and fulfilling.¿At Barnes-Jewish, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in inpatient and outpatient care, working in either the central pharmacy or at one of our many satellite locations. you'll work with doctors leading their fields in ground-breaking therapies. And you'll work with state-of-the-art technologies that ensure your work is the utmost in quality and efficiency. The pharmacy at Barnes-Jewish uses an integrated practice model with more unit-based positions. Here, department staff has access to a number of drug information resources, including many online references accessible from department computers. An on-site drug information center provides support for more in-depth questions.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Evaluates and recommends appropriate drug therapy to achieve optimal cost-effective patient outcomes, by working directly with physicians, other health professionals, and patients. Participates in the development, provision and evaluation of comprehensive pharmaceutical care and quality assurance programs through scholarly activities. Serves as a resource to the pharmacy staff and other hospital departments.

 

Responsibilities

Assess the overall status of the patient’s health condition and evaluates medication profile for optimal patient outcomes. Monitors therapy and goals of care. Documents all activities and communication as appropriate.

Participates in professional development and research activities.

Contributes to performance improvement, clinical effectiveness, drug use evaluation, and HSO/BJC committee activities.

Participates in the education and training of pharmacy staff, residents and students, and serves as a role model and mentor.

Participates in the identification and implementation of targeted drug cost reduction programs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Doctorate

- Pharmacy

Doctorate

- Pharmacy

Experience

<2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Medication Therapy Srvcs in MO

RPh

Preferred Requirements

Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer