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Oncology Pharmacist

3 months ago

Oakville, Ontario, Canada Halton Healthcare Full time
Job Description

Provide safe, timely and efficient pharmaceutical care, patient education, drug information and support services to the patient care team. Participate in direct patient care, patient education, and collaborative clinical decision making with care team.

  • Review medication orders, patient profile, and treatment regimen within Meditech using Oncology module for clinical appropriateness, distribution effectiveness, and billing accuracy
  • Ensure safe, timely and efficient processes for compounding, and dispensing of medication used for Cancer Clinic, Medical Day Care and inpatient needs
  • Support distribution activities (e.g., staging, checking, etc.) together with pharmacy technicians as required
  • Maintain accurate documentation of administrative related tasks (e.g., eClaims, etc.) for reporting (e.g., financial)
  • Timely documentation of patient assessments, medication reconciliations, clinical interventions and pertinent therapeutic notes within the patient electronic record
  • Support maintenance of adequate inventory levels, and minimizing drug wastage together with pharmacy technicians.
  • Work collaboratively with other pharmacy staff and health care providers to develop institutional guidelines and make evidence-based decisions designed to improve patient care, enhance safety, and improve quality of care.
  • Participate on committees (including at regional level) to develop policies and implement programs to ensure the safety of staff and patients during the receipt, preparation, administration, and monitoring of anticancer agents.
  • Maintain up-to-date awareness of current CCO-related communications (e.g., treatment funding), latest evidence based research, and best practice recommendations
  • Participate in routine system and process maintenance based upon relevant policy, workflow requirements, and best practice recommendations
  • Support pharmacy departmental objectives and act as clinical subject matter expert for other pharmacy staff
  • Support Drug Access Facilitator (DAF) clinical and administrative duties as required
  • Provide clinical and drug distribution support to inpatient oncology unit as required
  • Assist with troubleshooting of clinical, distributive, billing, and system issues as required
  • Occasionally provides back-up pharmacy service coverage of inpatient units or departments
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

  • Sc. Phm required
  • Licensed under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists register required
  • Hospital pharmacy residency preferred
  • Strong knowledge of oncology therapeutics and current best practice guidelines, including symptom management and supportive care
  • Strong clinical assessment and medication counseling skills
  • Recent experience providing drug preparation and Pharmacy clinical services in an Oncology outpatient care setting preferred
  • Experience with electronic prescription billing and computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems preferred
  • Meditech computer experience an asset
  • Experience in the development of formal written policies and procedures and educational materials preferred
  • Dispensing skills; knowledge of aseptic technique including preparation and handling of hazardous medications and experience with the practical application of USP 797/800 and NAPRA standards
  • Familiar with the provincial reimbursement model for cancer care funding and Cancer Care Ontario eClaims
  • Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
  • Experience with application of Lean methodology an asset
  • Able to handle multiple responsibilities with competing priorities in a fast-paced progressive environment
  • Must be well-organized, self-directed, set priorities, and manage time effectively
  • Must be able to interact patiently, effectively, and professionally with staff and physicians
  • Committed to service excellence and patient safety
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
  • Flexible and punctual and have a satisfactory employment and attendance record
Additional Information

Hours: Primarily weekdays (rotating between hours or hours. May occasionally require some off-shift or weekend work.

Salary: $ $64.519 per hour

Date Posted: May 24, 2024

Internal Applications Due By: May 31, 20224

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

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