Salary: Negotiable :USD

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy Services- Administration

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

Summary: The Cancer Center Clinical Trials Pharmacist (CCCTP) is the dedicated pharmacist to support clinical trials within the malignant hematology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology and stem cell therapy programs. The Pharmacist works with the staff and clinicians in the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CCTO) and participates in the Cancer Center protocol review and monitoring committee (PRMC). Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities: 1. The Clinical Trials Pharmacist supports patient care research by reviewing protocol proposals, coordinating protocol education, coordinating study drug supplies and assisting investigators with protocols. 2. Participates in patient care research as a member of the Institutional Review Board. 3. Coordinates the drug supplies and audits for investigational drug protocols. 4. Coordinates protocol education and implementation (with investigators and research nurses). 5. Coordinates research pharmacy quality assurance and improvement activities. 6. Ensures compliance with regulations regarding investigational drug storage and procurement. 7. Attends interdisciplinary meetings to assist the respective teams and research nurses with patient enrollment. 8. Reviews drug therapy of each protocol to ensure appropriate use, dose, dosage form, regimen and route; minimizes therapeutic duplication and avoids drug allergies and drug interactions while providing cost- effective therapy. 9. Provides individual patient/family counseling on clinical trial medication regimens, adherence to medication regimens, and adverse effects of medication regimens to patients/caregivers prior to initiation of clinical trial therapy and documents same in the electronic medical record. 10. Prevents, detects, monitors, documents and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors. 11. Reviews Cancer Center clinical trial orders and is available to Nursing staff and Clinical Pharmacists for questions on Cancer Center clinical trial medication orders. 12. Acts as the Pharmacy liaison to the Cancer Center and Clinical Trials Office. 13. Coordinates pharmacy participation in research related committees for the Cancer Center including: Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB). 14. Provides updates on Cancer Center clinical trials to the respective programs as needed via memos, presentations and one-on-one communications. 15. Provides education to the interdisciplinary rounds team members on relevant Cancer Center clinical trials. 16. Participates in outcomes-based research and quality improvement initiatives for the Cancer Center. 17. Provides updates in Cancer Center Clinical trials to the Department of Pharmacy as needed via memos, presentations and one-on-one communications. 18. Assists with development of clinical trial protocol order templates and Epic/Beacon protocol builds. Builds study protocols and study drugs in Willow for Epic use. 19. Develops storage and preparation instructions for Cancer Center investigational drugs and commercial drugs in clinical trials, if specific instructions exist. 20. Precepts Introductory to Pharmacy Practice (IPPE) students, Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students, Pharmacy Practice Residents (PGY1) and Specialty Residents (PGY2) on rotation in the Cancer Center clinical trials specialty area. 21. Participates in clinical trials drug distribution and order verification support as necessary. 22. Works with the Pharmacy Manager and pharmacy informatics staff to improve Cancer Center clinical trial agent workflow and safety. 23. Assists in the review of Pharmacy policies impacting Cancer Center clinical trial processes. 24. Receives, reviews, and verifies all new patient orders and documents are the same on the respective order form. 25. Supervises, coordinates, directs and/or participates in the preparation of sterile intravenous admixtures, dispenses all pharmaceuticals and related supplies and equipment in accordance with federal, state and local laws and standards of practice which govern the profession of pharmacy. 26. Processes and checks all medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy; Processes all orders in a timely fashion. 27. Maintains pharmacy records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 28. Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences. 29. Accurately administers all procedures involved with the procurement, inventory control, record maintenance and distribution of investigational drugs. 30. Monitors drug therapy and communicates relevant findings to other health care professionals who are also responsible for patient care. 31. Supervises support personnel in the data entry process, filling and dispensing of prescriptions, proper storage and adequate inventory control of drugs. 32. Participates in on-call rotation. 33. Participates in orientation/training programs for new personnel and current staff; Participates in the educational activities of pharmacy technicians and serves as a preceptor exposing them to all aspects of pharmacy practice. 34. Participates in departmental quality assurance activities. 35. Performs marketing support functions as requested. 36. Attends department meetings as scheduled. 37. Performs within the framework of the RUMC/HDM. L.L.C. policies and procedures. 38. Performs other relevant tasks or special projects.

Other information: Required Job Qualifications: • Current Registered Pharmacist license in Illinois. • Completed a Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) Residency plus two years of hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant experience as a Clinical Pharmacist OR three years of hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, plus: Pass Case Based Evaluation (incorporates standardized evaluation of several patient cases with anonymous external review) • Obtain Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification within three years of start date. • Be an RUMC chemotherapy validated pharmacist and maintain annual competency. • Become Willow certified within 1 year of hire; Must maintain certification thereafter. • Be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy. • Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems. • Flexible work schedule. • Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable. • Excellent verbal and communication skills. • Dependable in attendance and job performance. • Good organizational and time-management skills. • Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic. • Ability to use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, DoseEdge, laminar air flow hoods, Epic/Beacon, other computer systems software, telephone, copiers, fax machines, calculator, and other office equipment as necessary Working Conditions. Preferred Job Qualifications: • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.