University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Pharmacist – Oncology Specialty Pharmacist – Days (055) – (T220777)
Description
Compensation:
Pay Range: $104,045.00 – $169,075.00/ year
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report‘s Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
To provide patient-focused pharmacy services including monitoring of therapy, interventions, basic pharmacokinetics, education and medication distribution. To support the mission, activities and programs of the division, department and the Hospital.
Job Duties
- Responsible for coordinating oncology patients’ medication therapy, which includes reviewing the appropriateness of medications, educating patients starting new therapy, and updating physicians and clinic staff on new or changing therapy recommendations.
- Collaborates closely with our patient care coordination team, infusion team, and retail pharmacies to ensure coordination and support for patient access and dispensing activities. Including assisting with prior authorizations, insurance appeals, copayment assistance, and patient assistance programs.
- Actively monitors patient-specific response to prescribed therapies, reviewing potential adverse drug reactions and drug interactions to optimize therapy. Re-evaluates prescribed therapy and makes recommendations for changes when appropriate.
- Accurately documents patient’s medication history profile and notifies the appropriate physician or healthcare professional of any issues regarding compliance or medication therapy regimens.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required.
Preferred Qualities:
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and/or PGY2 oncology residency or equivalent (3 years of relevant experience).
- Experience in an academic medical center.
- Previous oncology pharmacy experience.
Primary Location
: UAB Hospital
Job Category
: Pharmacy
Organization
: 707502000 TKC Pharmacy
Employee Status
: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
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