Pharmacist Specialist Critical Care

Job Description

The Impact You Can Make

Team Impact

The Pharmacist, Clinical Specialist Oncology (PCSO) is responsible for : providing quality patient care in relation to the patient's oncologic / hematologic diagnosis, prescribed treatment, age group, and other identified needs; providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology / Hematology patients to assure safe and effective drug therapy. The PCSO coordinates the drug therapy process for the oncology / Hematology patient population and the role may include any or all of the following activities : drug selection, drug information, dosing, monitoring, outcomes management, and patient education / counseling. This position requires independent decision-making, clinical judgment, and in-depth knowledge of oncology / hematology therapeutics. Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) credential or 10 years of active oncology experience preferred.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

• Interprets, reviews and evaluates inpatient and outpatient oncology / hematology or other chemotherapy related patient medication orders
• Performs pharmacokinetics dosing and monitoring for all patients on drugs where therapeutics levels are reported.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds in the inpatient and / or clinic areas with direct patient care contact for visual assessment of physical and psychological signs of drug-related effects.
• PCSO utilizes all Pharmaceutical Standards for Sterile Compounding. Assures timely compounding and dispensing of patient specific medications

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Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Skills / Abilities

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law.

Salary Range

The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $51.71 to $73.48 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .