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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Hybrid
At Corewell Health, we treat cancer using the latest technologies and treatments including gene sequencing of tumors, targeted therapy and advanced oncology surgery techniques. We use a team approach to care, bringing together different areas of expertise that specialize in your particular type of cancer.
Our Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Team supports both ambulatory and inpatient patient care while helping advance hematology/oncology pharmacy services across Corewell Health. In addition to direct clinical care, Pharmacists contribute to formulary management, Beacon treatment plan builds, medication safety, and pharmacy-driven hematology/oncology initiatives. The team works collaboratively across disciplines to optimize therapy, standardize and improve practices, expand pharmacy services, and enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
The Outpatient Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. The pharmacist works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy teams, and other healthcare professionals to optimize the safety, effectiveness, quality, and value of antineoplastic and supportive care therapies.
The Outpatient Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. The pharmacist works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy teams, and other healthcare professionals to optimize the safety, effectiveness, quality, and value of antineoplastic and supportive care therapies.
Key responsibilities include reviewing and optimizing treatment plans, monitoring laboratory and clinical parameters, assessing and managing treatment-related toxicities and drug interactions, providing patient and caregiver education, and supporting evidence-based medication selection. The pharmacist also contributes to treatment-plan and protocol development, formulary management, medication-use initiatives, quality improvement, cost stewardship, and education of healthcare professionals.
The pharmacist practices in accordance with evidence-based literature, nationally recognized oncology guidelines, and health system policies and protocols, serving as a medication therapy expert and contributing to safe, consistent, and high-quality hematology/oncology care across the ambulatory setting
Provides leadership for all Pharmacy clinical activities within assigned area. Embraces the goals/objectives encompassing Pharmaceutical activities. Promotes team efforts with pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel to manage and achieve departmental/corporate objectives. Provides support for staff development so that staff meets/exceeds minimum competency standards and encourages/supports staff to continue professional development. Demonstrates good judgment and decisiveness throughout daily activities. Maintains knowledge of current pharmaceutical practice and demonstrates a personal commitment to professional growth. Serves as role model of clinical excellence to staff pharmacists. Supports management by providing oversight, guidance and support for all assigned areas. Participates in the planning, organization, implementation and follow up of new programs and activities. A key role of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is to promote safe, appropriate, and cost effective medication therapy.
Qualifications
Primary Location
SITE - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St NE - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Oncology - Medical Group WestEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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