Pharmacist I - Cancer Institute Pharmacy

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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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

• Licensed registered pharmacist by the state of Arkansas, or eligible for licensure in Arkansas

• (licensure includes requirement for education component; must be a graduate of an ACPE

• accredited college of pharmacy as a condition of licensure) plus 1 year of experience working as a pharmacist (or pharmacy intern) in a retail or hospital setting.

• Proficiency in utilization of electronic health record and other computer systems, excellent

• customer service, broad knowledge of pharmacy regulations and practices, knowledge of

• proper aseptic technique, sterile compounding, and hazardous drug handling regulations and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharm.D.

• Additional advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPA, etc.)

• PGY1 Residency (equates to 2 years of experience)

• 2 years applicable experience (i.e. previous hospital experience, sterile compounding
  experience, hazardous drug handling, etc.)

• Ability: aseptic technique/sterile compounding

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and verifies medication orders, including checking for appropriateness, proper dosing, contraindications, allergies, proper volumes and concentrations, mixing instructions, administration instructions, etc.

• Ensures proper preparation and labeling of oral & injectable medications

• Performs sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous medications

• Performs final check of all medications before dispensing

• Properly utilizes technology to perform job, including all hoods, pumps, computers, barcode scanners, the electronic medical record, IV workflow software, investigational drug inventory software, Microsoft Word/Excel, etc.

• Dispenses investigational drugs accurately

• Collaborates regularly with RNs, APRNs and physicians in the provision and coordination of patient care

• As needed or assigned, provides pharmacist coverage in the myeloma/stem-cell transplant infusion center, performing tasks such as medication reconciliation, proactive order & treatment plan review, troubleshooting, clarifying orders, providing educations to patients, nurses and providers

• Understands and complies with relevant regulatory standards and all departmental policies

• Has a thorough knowledge of regulations, enforceable standards and best practices for compounded sterile products and hazardous drug handling, and practices strict aseptic technique at all times

• Documents interventions in the medical record

• Reports all patient safety events in the appropriate medication safety reporting tool

• Calibrates Repeater pumps when appropriate, and documents calibration on the appropriate log sheet

• Performs and documents monthly inspection of assigned medication storage area

• Promptly reports to supervisor or other appropriate individual if there are any deficiencies or problems with any equipment, facilities, or drug distribution

• Represents the department at Safety Huddle as assigned on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis

• Prioritizes workflow based on patient needs, staffing availability, and rapidly changing workload

• Oversees the work of technicians, student employees, and students or residents on rotation

• Corrects, rather than ignores, any problems with operations or medication dispensing and distribution

• Helps manage inventory (using oldest/shortest-dated stock first, informing buyer of low inventory, suggesting strategies for minimizing waste, etc.)

• Makes suggestions and provides feedback to supervisor/assistant director on operational and workflow concerns

• Participates in ad hoc training of new staff and students on rotation

• Educates patients and hospital staff when needed

• Answers questions related to medication distribution

• Provides drug information to patients, nurses, providers, other pharmacy staff, and the public

• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.