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Closing Date:

10/31/2024

Type of Position:

Other Health Care - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | PTSL Ambulatory Care OP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Clinical Pharmacy Specialists (CPS) are responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. CPS work under minimal supervision to provide direct patient centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services that optimize the patient care experience and drive organizational performance.

A Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides to the department expertise not routinely available in the pharmacy staff. The abilities these individuals have may include a broad background in specific clinical areas (such as hematology/oncology and total parenteral nutrition), or the individual may have expertise in specific pharmacy management areas (such as formulary management, information systems, drug utilization evaluation, or investigational drugs).

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS Pharmacy Degree

• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 residency and/or at least 3 years previous clinical experience in hematology/oncology

• Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure.

• Certification to administer immunizations by the State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for certification to administer immunizations

Preferred:

• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 residency in Oncology,

• Board certification

• Five (5) years of experience working as a clinical pharmacist in hematology/oncology and /or stem cell transplant

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a clinical pharmacy practice with the goal of optimizing safe, effective, and affordable medication therapy

• Review treatment plans for appropriateness and proper dosing based on the documented diagnosis and the objective information found in patient’s chart as well as current guidelines

• Pharmacokinetic drug monitoring and dose adjustment; manage immunosuppression medications post-stem cell transplant and adjust based on levels (i.e. tacrolimus, sirolimus, cyclosporine)

• Coordinate vaccinations post-stem cell transplant, assisting with logistics of clinic-administered vs pharmacy-administered per payor requirements

• Participate in protocol and order set development, formulary management, drug utilization reviews, and cost-savings initiatives

• Coordinate care with the Prior Authorization team to ensure timely authorization and start of anticancer therapy, including both treatment and therapy plans. Acquiring authorization is not the responsibility of CPS; care coordination occurs when necessary

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes