Pay Range: $56.06-$89.65 Company Overview: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
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Job Description:
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are looking for a
Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at the
Breast and Imaging Center (BAIC) and Kimmel. This role will support Ambulatory Pharmacy services to include conventional and investigational chemotherapy /biologic therapy, Omnicell support, retail as well as supportive care for the wide range of therapeutic modalities offered at the site. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of chemotherapy order verification, order entry, mixing, checking, and workflow for all orders on a daily basis, as well as other duties as needed.
Role Overview: - Be responsible for providing chemotherapy and all medication needs to patients
- Review protocols and fulfill all other needs of the BAIC and Kimmel Pharmacy
- Prepare chemotherapy agents and investigational medications.
- Be involved in implementing new pharmacy technology and projects
- Assist with training new pharmacy staff; training and education of staff on new technologies, drug info, Omnicell usage etc
Key Qualifications: - PharmD (or equivalent) required and valid NY Pharmacy license
- Prior hospital pharmacy experience including chemotherapy mixing preferred
- Omnicell and Retail experience beneficial
Core Skills: - Able to problem solve operational, personnel, and patient issues
- Highly motivated and able to motivate and work well with others; able to adapt to constantly changing environment
- Able to make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information
- Someone who has excellent communication skills and who supports the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
- Someone who is able to follow through on commitments and who acts with a clear sense of ownership
- Able to build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations
Additional Information: - Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm; variable 7.5 hour shifts (subject to change based on departmental needs)
- 100% onsite
- Reporting to: Manager, Pharmacy, Breast and Imaging Center
- Location: 300 E 66th Street in NYC, MSK Breast and Imaging Center
Pay Rate: $56.06-$89.65
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- Pharmacy at MSK:
Learn More About Pharmacy at MSK: The Pharmacy Department utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, where the emphasis is on therapeutic efficacy and safety. We provide comprehensive, clinical and dispensing services in both inpatient and ambulatory care settings through a decentralized satellite pharmacy services model. The department has one of the most robust set of electronic clinical resources in the country and a dynamic medication safety program.
Across the Center, we review 1.5 million orders per year and dispense over three million doses of medication annually. The Pharmacy Department has more than 400 employees with approximately 200 pharmacists servicing patients in 26 pharmacy satellites, including inpatient unit-based satellites in all oncological specialties.
Memorial Sloan Kettering provides live, onsite, accredited continuing education pharmacy courses to help keep your credentials up to date. The department will also sponsor national and state membership for pharmacy organizations and appropriate off-site educational meetings. The size and scope of our organization provides many opportunities to advance your knowledge and grow your career.
Closing: MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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