Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Clinical Specialist- Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant to join the team. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist ensures safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies are made available for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Assumes staffing responsibilities in the role of a Pharmacist to ensure smooth department operations. Provides education and information on pharmaceutical care and drug therapies to patients and healthcare team members.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes and critical pathways
• Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation and communication of cost effective medication use issues in collaboration with the medical staff
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners and patients and suggests appropriate and cost effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, adverse drug reactions and appropriateness of drug/dose
• Performs all the functions/duties of the Pharmacist
• Provides education and information to patients on pharmaceutical care and drug therapy
• Provides training and education to Pharmacists regarding pharmaceutical care and Pharmacoeconomics and supervises and instructs Pharmacists and Pharmacy students
• Prepares and presents drug reviews, MUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity reports, adverse drug reaction reports and pharmacy intervention summaries to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• Participates in community educational programs and contributes to the advancement of the profession through presentations at local, state and national meetings
• Prepares reports on pharmaceutical care and Pharmacoeconomic activities as directed
• Coordinates the development of policies and procedures for clinical activities such as therapeutic interchanges
• Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department
• Collects and analyzes data and maintains documentation of all clinical activities
• Establishes productive and collaborative relationships with staff members, physicians and other healthcare professionals

Requirements For Consideration:

• Minimum Education - PharmD
• Education - PGY1/PGY2 Oncology residency Required
• Schedule - Fulltime M-F Days/Evenings with Rotating Shifts
• Experience - 7 Years Clinical Oncology Experience Required
• Licensing - VA Pharmacist License Active Upon Start
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist or certification obtained within 2 years of employment

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Sign on Bonus Available
• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
• NEW ! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan
• Competitive salary: Pay based experience
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work
• Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!