Description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialists Medical Oncology/Hematology/BMT/Cellular Therapy, Inpatient and Outpatient

*Sign On Bonus for Qualified Applicants* *Multiple Positions Available FT/PRN/WFH*

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Methodist BMT/Onc Specialist Application

Methodist BMT/Onc PRN Application

Methodist BMT/Onc Advanced Clinical Application

Company Description

Methodist Healthcare System is committed to improving the health and wellness of the San Antonio community. With a 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries and HCA Healthcare, Methodist Healthcare System invests $818 million in charity and indigent care to the community. 

Methodist Cancer Care at Methodist Hospital is part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. Our family of hospitals provides comprehensive cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge therapies for people facing cancer in our communities. From diagnosis, to treatment and survivorship care, our oncology expertise ensures access to locally trusted care with the support of a globally recognized network.

We have the nation’s first FACT accredited blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) program, Texas Transplant Institute (TTI), providing transplants, research and care for patients with hematologic malignancies. TTI does more than 200 adult and pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplants per year and has completed more than 2,300 transplants since the program’s inception in 1993.

Accreditations include:

•         Commission on Cancer
•         Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
•         The Joint Commission
•         National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
•         National Quality Measurers for Breast Centers (NQMBC) Certified Quality Breast Center

Requirements

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio's, South Texas Medical Center. The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist role will provide safe, evidence-based, cost effective, care to our patient population and participate in clinical projects, committees, and initiatives to support the oncology program.  

**Sign on Bonus for Qualified Applicants!** 

Roles of Clinical Pharmacist Specialists include but are not limited to:

• Provide clinical expertise to optimize therapy for cancer patients through the recommendation, implementation, monitoring, and modification of treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Monitor drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, regimen, route, and drug interactions and available efficacy data and guideline recommendations
• Provide guidance and expertise to committees and participate in quality or process improvement initiatives
• Participate in the education and training of students, residents, pharmacy staff
• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers about their chemotherapy regimens, supportive care medications, and discharge medications
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of order sets, protocols, and regimen templates
• Provide leadership for developing, implementing, and maintaining medication-related guidelines, policies, and standards
• Assist in process improvement of workflow, quality, and safety for patients and team
• Oversee the cost-effective use of medications to ensure appropriate utilization of resources 

Qualifications

• Experience working with one or more of the following: Medical Oncology, BMT, CART, inpatient and/or outpatient chemotherapy, and Pediatric Oncology
• Multiple Oncology Pharmacist Roles available, inquire for specifics
• Active Texas Pharmacist License
• Completed an PGY2 Oncology Pharmacist Residency or has a minimum 5 years of experience in oncology practice, preferred
• BCOP certification is preferred
• Experience with Meditech is preferred but not required