Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Center

Company: Yuma Regional Medical Center
Location: Yuma
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

This position ensures the safe and effective use of medications through order verification; assessment for optimal drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration; provision of drug information and education; drug therapy monitoring services; and drug procurement and dispensing for Yuma Regional Medical Center. Provides pharmacy services to inpatient and outpatient care areas. Works with nursing and medical staff to ensure the best care possible is being given. Posting Department Cancer Center - Medical Oncology Posting Department Description The new Cancer Program is a planned community based initiative that weaves the strengths of individual, organizational and academic healthcare providers into a collaborative, cross-functional team focused on eradicating and treating cancer in our growing community.

Convenience, accessibility, service and healing are the cornerstones of our new cancer center program. The majority of the cancer services will reside in a 38,000+ outpatient center. The new center will have a comprehensive assortment of state-of-the-art equipment, treatment alternatives and support services all housed under a single roof. The YRCC is academically affiliated with the Mayo Clinic and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The YRCC is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer which indicates that the standard of care is equivalent to other accredited community cancer centers across the country. The infrastructure for research has been developed in order to offer cancer clinical trials for the patients of Yuma. The program's success centers on its use of evidence based technologies and palliative care alternatives to create a holistic, healing environment. A learning center, educational classes and various supportive services from the community will complement the clinical high-tech world of medicine to create the right curative balance.

The YRCC is dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our health care services. Treating patients and families with compassion, dignity and respect brings humanity to our services and supports our shared vision of cancer excellence. Area of Interest Professional Start Date Immediately Work Week 40 Daily Hours 8 Bi-Weekly Hours 80 External Education Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy

Current Licensure with state of Arizona orLicensure obtained prior to start

Education Preferred:

Doctor of Pharmacy. Completed Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Residency External Experience Experience Required:

Clinical pharmacy experience within educational program curriculum and/or post-graduate pharmacy work experience. Computer proficiency (must be able to pass computer proficiency assessment)

Experience Preferred:

2 years clinical experience as a health system Pharmacist. Experience with EPIC electronic health record, YRMCCare electronic health record or similar electronic record systems Requires Call No Job Status HRLY-1.0

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