Advanced Pharmacist - Oncology/Infusion - Full-Time - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

• This Advanced Pharmacist role includes specialized practice areas such as Oncology, Pediatrics/Neonates, and Unit-Based services. Contribute to patient-centered care by optimizing medication therapy, identifying treatment issues, and ensuring adherence to clinical, regulatory, and institutional standards. The role also involves training, mentoring, and precepting pharmacy staff, students, and residents. Cross-training across specialty areas may be required to support operational excellence. Specialty areas include but not limited to: Oncology/Infusion Center, Pediatrics/Neonates, Decentralized Roles (e.g., unit-based ED pharmacist) Proactively contributes to the decision-making process and/or the development of patient-centered care plans. Finds mechanisms to optimize medication usage. Participates in quality, safety and other project work related to the specialized area. Assists in the development of policy and procedures. Oncology/Infusion
• Reviews and monitors patient plans (therapy and treatment) for appropriateness based on current clinical and institutional guidelines, as well as patient-specific criteria.
• Identifies treatment issues and medication misuse.
• Assesses all medication orders to ensure they meet established standards and practice guidelines of Atlantic Health Cancer Center
• Advises clinicians on drug selection based on current clinical guidelines to optimize drug therapy based on patient specific considerations such as laboratory values and clinical condition?
• Adheres to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous agents according to current guidelines (USP 797, USP 800, ASHP, NIOSH)
• Participates in educational activities and answers drug information questions
• Participates in the training, education and mentoring of other pharmacists and technicians and precepting of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents
• Participates in quality, safety and other project work related to oncology service in the outpatient infusion setting Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required Works majority of time in a given specialty PLUS has more than 1 year of experience in a specialized area OR Works more than 1 year in a specialized area PLUS has PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency OR Has PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in a specialized area

Full-Time