Tennessee Oncology hiring Clinical Research Pharmacist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Clinical Research Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical resources to clinical trial patients, research department staff, and pharmacy department staff. Assures local, state, national, and federal regulatory compliance for all medication-related components of clinical trial protocols. Assures pharmacy product quality and compliance with legal pharmacy standards. Oversees delegated pharmacist and pharmacy technicians in the preparation of sterile IV admixtures of investigational products and dispensing of oral investigational products. Provides clinical support and oversight for delegated staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for all clinical trial protocols. Provides clinical pharmacy services though drug information, patient education, and to the professional staff. Lead the Oncology Drug Regimen Team (ODRT) with research builds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• as coordinator/liaison between research and pharmacy departments for all clinical trial needs
• in feasibility assessment, protocol review, and site initiation visit (SIV) for all clinical trials
• enhanced oversight for all double-blind clinical trials, including serving as primary un-blinded pharmacist, pharmacy binder maintenance, drug preparation, receipt, destruction, and data entry (when applicable)
• as the training and regulatory point of contact for all delegated pharmacy personnel, including providing ongoing training to pharmacy staff when needed
• study pharmacy manuals and/or protocols in pharmacy shared drive for pharmacy staff reference
• with sponsor study monitors and respond to all pharmacy-related inquiries in a timely manner
• inventory of investigational products in designated storage locations
• investigational product(s) for all clinical trial patients; research coordinators will provide additional coverage if needed
• contacts for all research-related pharmacy questions (questions from site staff, pharmacists, research team)
• with research and pharmacy departments to create interdepartmental standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• the appropriateness of medication therapy (investigational and commercial) through:
• and complete medication reconciliation for clinical trial patients during screening and on an as needed basis
• of medication orders for clinical appropriateness based on patients’ specific conditions and concomitant therapies
• and accurately dispense, intravenous solutions and related supplies
• prepare, and maintain quality control of pharmaceutical preparations
• medication preparation and oversee delegated pharmacy services performed by pharmacy technicians
• with prescribers and providers regarding appropriateness of drug therapy and patient response to therapy
• and update treatment regimens in EMR for all clinical trial protocols
• responsibilities listed in various pharmacist job descriptions on an as-needed basis (e.g., critically low staffing levels)
• as a team member by expanding the responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center
• expected competencies as defined by manager
• on various committees, as requested, as expert resource for IDS
• duties as assigned requested and/or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Proven presentation experience

Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, and innovation

Adept to continual learning and development

Effective communication skills including patient education, staff mentoring and drug information to the extended health care team

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team

Accomplished in team building and management

Ability to change between tasks with accuracy and proficiency

Knowledge and compliance of regulatory bodies that apply to IDS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharm)
• Successful completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency specializing in oncology or 3 years of pharmacy/IDS experience.
• Current, active, and unrestricted Tennessee Pharmacy licensure.