Pharmacy Coordinator - Precision Medicine (Columbus)

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Job Description Summary:

The Oncology Precision Medicine Pharmacy Coordinator plays a critical role in optimizing targeted medication therapy for cancer patients through the guidance of genomic and molecular tumor testing and profiling.

Located in Columbus, Ohio, this coordinator position includes both direct patient care duties and administrative responsibilities leading the oncology precision medicine service for OhioHealth. The clinical pharmacist coordinator collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop personalized medication plans, interpret genomic/molecular test results, and provide education.

This position assists with the planning and implementation of operational and clinical initiatives related to precision medicine, including coordinating the organization's interprofessional Molecular Tumor Board. Direct involvement in continuous quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and workflow management is required. The coordinator also serves as the liaison with external genomic testing companies and provides recommendations to providers to optimize testing and services options and practices. In partnership with the OhioHealth Research Institute and Cancer Services, this position additionally supports clinical trials and other research in oncology precision medicine. This position serves as a preceptor for the OhioHealth Pharmacy Residency Program, including the PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency.

This hybrid role requires two days of on-site presence per week, including one day of ambulatory clinical practice at the Community Medicine Oncology Clinic at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Workspace is primarily located at the Blom Administrative Campus with occasional requirements to visit Riverside Methodist Hospital for meetings or patient care needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

- Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (Required)
- Current Ohio RPH - Registered Pharmacist license or eligible for licensure (Required)
- Strong preference for BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) or able to sit for BCOP exam within reasonable amount of time.
- Direct experience with oncology precision medicine is preferred but not required. Necessary training will be provided.
- Direct experience in oncology clinical pharmacy practice for at least 2 years and/or completion of PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities And Duties:

40%
Clinical and Operational Activities The individual will focus on the clinical workload and operational staffing for the day. Specific activities include: realignment of resources to meet daily workload, re-assignment of staff due to call-offs, clinical services outcomes results and oversight of clinical services program. Reports to be generated as requested by department leadership to quantify and qualify the clinical and operational activities of the department. Other specific areas of focus include formulary and purchasing management.
40%
Clinical Quality and Regulatory Oversight The individual must be prepared to oversee the quality and safety plan of the department and work collaboratively with others within the organization to address safety concerns. Activities may include general report analysis, root cause analysis facilitation meetings or trending the safety events within the organization. In addition, the individual must be aware of all regulatory requirements for pharmacy including but not limited to The Joint Commission, Board of Pharmacy, USP, EPA, and DE a . He/She will work in conjunction with the department leadership to ensure compliance within the entire organization.
10%
: Committee Facilitation and Organizational Alignment Committee involvement is extensive and in many cases the individuals will chair the committee. Committees include: Medication Management, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Formulary Sub-Committee, Medication Safety and The Joint Commission Core group. This position will be required work across the system for ultimate success.
10%
: Maintenance of Clinical & Operational Skill Sets The individual will continue to have direct patient care not necessarily in contact with the patient t to maintenance competence.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required), Doctor of Pharmacy (Required)RPH - Registered Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Additional Job Description:

Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacist in the State of Ohio; Advanced degree or equivalent Experience . Knowledge of business, and or clinical pharmacy health care environment trends 5 years Experience practicing as a Pharmacist

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Corporate Pharmacy Services

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