Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology - Cancer Center - Pharmacy

Job Description

Vidant Health

About Vidant Cancer Care

Because we believe in life without cancer. Vidant Health has a bold vision. We will work to prevent the incidence of cancer whenever possible, diagnose the disease in its earliest stages and deliver world-class outpatient and inpatient care close to home for cancer patients in our region.

Position Summary

We are currently accepting applications for a pharmacist to join our decentralized clinical services team in oncology. This position would work primarily 8 hour shifts, a mixture of 1st and 2nd and every 3rd weekend.

Summary of Essential Job Duties:

Oncology pharmacists at VMC provide both clinical and distributive services to patients. Responsibilities include complete pharmaceutical care including participation on daily rounds (service and unit-based models), pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug optimization, prevention of adverse events, cost-effective medication use, critical assessment of all new medication orders, order verification, provision of drug information to physicians and nurses, and education and assessment of learners – medical/pharmacy students and residents. Participation in departmental activities, teaching opportunities, and professional development are also required.

This pharmacist would focus on inpatient chemotherapy and inpatient regimens.  This pharmacist would need a strong background in internal medicine and additionally a strong background in oncology.  Many of the inpatients that would be treated would not only have cancer but also other acute issues.

Pharmacy Highlights

• Well established decentralized clinical services throughout the institution

• PGY1 residency program and PGY2 in Critical Care

• Integrated electronic health record (EPIC) with CPOE

• Training site for schools of pharmacy in North Carolina

• Local, state and national educational opportunities

We are looking for motivated, compassionate individuals who are team players, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong work ethic.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school, must possess a B.S. or PharmD in Pharmacy

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire date

• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in NC within 30 days of hire date

• PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 residency 

• Oncology residency/experience

• Hospital experience

Other Information

• Full time - shift/hours to be determined

• Benefits

• Relocation allowance if needed (75 miles minimum)

• On-Site Interview paid expenses if needed (hotel/flight)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Free Parking, on campus Employee Clinic & Employee Pharmacy

General Statement

It is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.