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11/22/2016

Full Time Oncology Pharmacy Coordinator

Hospital setting in Ann Arbor is seeking a full time Oncology Pharmacy Coordinator to begin immediately.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D.
• Maintenance of 30 continuing education credits every two years as required by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• 3-5 years of progressively more responsibility in related work experience. Management experience in infusion services is preferred.
• Current State of Michigan Pharmacist license, or eligibility for licensure
• Interpersonal skills to effectively train, counsel, and lead pharmacy staff and conduct productive customer-supplier relationships with Health System personnel.
• Knowledge of medications, dosages, compounding, and dispensing in order to prepare and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies in a safe manner, and to provide advice and guidance on medications to physicians, nurses, and patients. Performs infusion clinic pharmacist responsibilities on a routine basis as workload dictates.
• Written communication skills to effectively produce memoranda, policies and procedures, and performance evaluations.
• Solid analytical skills to effectively develop, implement, and continually improve operational workflow systems.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of health system and departmental policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and regulatory agency laws, rules, and regulations.
• Organizational skills necessary to implement projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Knowledge and understanding of the decision-making hierarchy within the health system as it relates to implementing system changes.

Partial Job Description:

• Maintains knowledge of infusion therapies, demonstrates expertise in reimbursement, participates in multidisciplinary education programs, and can independently recognize and resolve issues related to usage of infusion therapies.
• Coordinates sterile product compounding, including staff training and technique certification, end product testing, process validation, and related quality control requirements. Serves as a primary contact for regional compounding activities.
• Balances financial considerations with customer service issues when making recommendations regarding treatment plans.
• Is prospectively involved with provisions of pharmaceutical care and the promotion of high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused care considering age-specific needs. Actively participates in CQI reimbursement and inventory control initiatives.
• Generates staffing schedules, submits payroll documentation, and performs related record keeping functions
• Identifies and provides input on information and infusion technology as it relates to the area of practice and assists with implementation and compliance with computer applications.
• Participates in the coordination and development of research programs, especially those related to infusion services
• Educates physicians, employees and other allied disciplines about the goals and rationale of the institution's quality of care and cost containment programs related to the usage of infusion therapies.

For more information:

Please contact Dipal Parikh at 734-712-5591 or dipal.parikh@stjoeshealth.org.

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