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Northern Light Health

Department: Pharmacy - EMMC

Position is located: Lafayette Building

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:

Eastern Maine Medical Center is currently seeking a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our team at the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute. This candidate will cover our adult oncology outpatient clinic, pediatric oncology outpatient clinic, general infusion area and inpatient oncology (both adults and pediatrics). This candidate will be working with the oncology team to deliver a wide variety of services to patients, including education, aiding with chemotherapy order writing/ reviewing , monitoring adverse events, evaluating drug—drug and drug–disease interactions, and providing supportive care. Day to day activities will include the preparation and dispensing of drugs, review of patient medication profiles, review and verification of physician medication orders to ensure safe, effective and appropriate medications for our patients. This candidate will also help develop Cerner treatment protocols with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

+ Monitor patient treatment plans for safety and accuracy.

+ Serve as a drug information resource for providers, nurses, and patients.

+ Participate in drug formulary management and assist with safe implementation of new medications and treatment regimens.

+ Oversees the safe handling and preparation of various medications, both hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.

+ Oversees pharmacy operations and technician practice/activities.

+ Assist with update and development of Cerner Oncology Regimens.

+ Provide education to providers, nurses, and patients.

+ Other Duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

+ Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

+ Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

+ Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

+ Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

+ Required Registered Pharmacist

Education

+ Required Bachelor's Degree

Working Conditions

+ Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

+ Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

+ Prolonged periods of sitting.

+ Prolonged periods of walking.

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