Investigational Drug Pharmacist LDS Hospital

Job Description:
The Clinical Pharmacist demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient, effective, and cost effective pharmaceutical care in the scope of their particular assignment. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
This position will work Monday-Friday 8-4:30 pm. No holidays or weekends.
Summary
This is a position supporting multiple investigational drug sites including the LDS Hospital Phase 1 Program. This position will support the One Intermountain model to consistently deliver high-value patient care. The incumbent will be based out of LDS Hospital but will work with providers and pharmacists throughout Intermountain Healthcare's network of hospitals and clinics.
Job Essentials
Oversees the pharmaceutical aspects of clinical drug trials at Intermountain Healthcare, including investigator-initiated trials, pharmaceutical industry sponsored trials, and National Cancer Institute sponsored trials.
Facilitates rapport between Pharmacy Services, principal investigators, clinical trial coordinators, research assistants, and trial sponsors.
Supports the development of policies, standard operating procedures, clinical trial protocols, and other related materials necessary for clinical trial implementation.
Acts as a liaison for Pharmacy Services with principle investigators or trial coordinators to establish pharmacy's role and ensure trials are implemented in a safe and compliant manner.
Attends and contributes to interdisciplinary meetings relating to clinical drug trials, including the Intermountain Healthcare Investigational Review Board, Clinical Trials Executive Committee, Scientific Review Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee, and Study Initiation Visits.
Maintains appropriate documentation of clinical drug trial activities, including the study summary, protocol, dispensing procedures, dispensing checklist, fee schedule, billing procedures, and any other relevant materials.
Manages the medication inventory for clinical trials, including drug receipt, distribution, billing, and waste.
Routinely monitors pharmacy activities to ensure adherence to study protocols and dispensing procedures.
Collects and monitors reports related to clinical drug trials (e.g., incident reports, adverse drug reaction reports).
Supports staff education and training related to clinical drug trials by:
Orientating staff to pharmacy's role with respect to clinical drug trials.
Helping train pharmacy staff who participate in any aspect of a specific clinical investigational drug trial.
Providing drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, as it relates to a clinical drug trial.
Participates in the selection and development of software programs designed to facilitate management of clinical trials.
Acts as a preceptor for pharmacy learners.
When appropriate or feasible, performs cross-functional duties including those of an inpatient IV compounding pharmacist, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

• Current license as a Pharmacist by state in which one practices.
• Controlled Substance license in the state in which one practices.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology experience
• Investigational drug study experience
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Three years’ experience in an institutional pharmacy environment.
  

Physical Requirements:
Hearing/listening, manual dexterity, seeing.
Anticipated job posting close date:
03/12/2024
Location:
LDS Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$59.27 - $87.11
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