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Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Department: ICE | PTSL Research IOP AS NC
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Summary of Job Duties: The Pharmacy Specialist works under minimal supervision. A clinical pharmacy specialist provides expertise to the department not routinely available from the pharmacy staff. The abilities of this individual may include a broad background in pharmaceutical care, specifically in investigational drugs pharmacy practice, with knowledge applicable to both inpatient and ambulatory care settings. The clinical pharmacy specialist participates as part of the research team coordinating the drug accountability requirements per study. Also provides support in development of research concepts for grant proposals and FDA IND submissions.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency (PGY1) OR Five (5) years of experience in direct patient care in an inpatient or outpatient clinical practice setting
Licensed pharmacist in State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
PGY2 residency training AND 2 years of proven experience in direct patient care in an inpatient or ambulatory clinical practice setting.
Board certifications (such as BCOP or BCSCP) is preferred.
CCRP or ACRP certification is preferred and/or expected within 3 years of working in this clinical pharmacy specialist position.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing)
Provide drug data information sheets to hospital personnel (where appropriate).
Provide randomization, blinding, and related activities as needed, per study to investigators.
Train study personnel in the appropriate recordkeeping, and dispensing of investigational product outside the Pharmacy.
Ability to provide formal education programs relating to investigational drug research.
Prepares and compounds extemporaneous products, as needed per IRB approved drug study.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of pharmacy including the Pharmacy Practice Act
Knowledge of state and federal drug laws and guidelines
Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, clinical pharmacy services, and ambulatory care pharmacy operations
Knowledge of computer systems, utilized clinical care and research study management
Review new investigational protocols or grant proposals and develop budget for project as well as implementation plan.
Facilitate preparations of all investigational products and insure that the investigational products are labeled appropriately
Develop staff training programs regarding investigational agent procedures
Meet with study monitors and attend study start up meetings.
Ability to precept and teach pharmacy students and pharmacy residents (PGY-1 or PGY-2)
Assess procedures for management and dispensing of investigational agent per study when errors occur or new protocol amendment or new version of study pharmacy manual is received.
Establish and maintain standards, which assure the quality, proper storage and safe use of all investigational agents and related supplies.
Attendance at clinic and/or pharmacy department meetings
Attendance at assigned research related meetings (ex. Cancer Institute PRMC, IRB, or study specific meeting)
Maintain a billing system for the investigational products per study
Coordinate adverse drug reaction reporting as necessary.
Develop auditing processes, to insure research pharmacy operations are compliant with FDA IND regulations, GCP standards, CMS research billing standards, and Joint Commission
Act as a liaison between the Investigational Review Board, P&T Committee, Office of Research Compliance, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics service line
Supervise supportive personnel.
Maintains knowledge of the hospital pharmacy through continuing education
Maintains knowledge of existing and new legislation, laws, regulations, and advises management on needed actions
Seeks opportunities to grow professionally through opportunities for advancement, i.e. certifications, etc.
Assists/leads departmental projects to attain departmental goals or optimize workflow.
Fulfills lead pharmacist duties as assigned
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity: Balancing, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Grasping, Reaching, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Stooping
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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