Inova's mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova is the only health system in the country where all 5 hospitals received five-star rankings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they are the only hospitals in the Washington, DC region to have earned the highest rating from the federal agency. Inova is home to prominent clinicians and scientists, who drive innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease, and promote wellness. We are seeking a Peds Heme/Onc Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to join our Fairfax Department. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is responsible for the following: - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health providers to provide excellent pharmaceutical care and services in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology specialization
- Ensuring safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Providing accurate, adequate, and timely drug information; providing staff education to physicians, nurses, and pharmacists; Responsible for supporting quality initiatives through data analysis and management; and supporting effective operation through policy development, staff engagement, and expeditious medication order verification and delivery.
- Provides oversight and assists with the development and implementation of evidence-based medication guidelines/protocols.
- Supports quality initiatives through data analysis and management.
- Develops criteria for appropriate use of medications.
- Participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T) activities, as appropriate. Evaluates medications for formulary additions.
- Functions as a therapeutic consultant in areas that may include rational and appropriate use of medications, clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, disease state management, and nutrition.
- Provides clinical interventions and counseling.
Inova hospitals were once again awarded 'A' grades for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Our commitment to keeping patients safe means there's no safer place for you to work. -
- Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE
- Strict PPE requirements for all staff and visitors
- All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines
- Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings and offered free to visitors
- New safety wayfinding and social distancing signage is installed everywhere
- Waiting rooms and registration areas are arranged for social distancing
- We deep-clean our facilities nightly; we wipe surfaces and sanitize throughout the day
- Hand sanitizer is available everywhere at all times
- All team members are required to practice frequent hand washing
- Patients with symptoms are immediately directed to separate exam rooms
- Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas
- Inova operates drive-through Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilities
About Inova Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider, recognized in 2019 and 2020 by U.S. News & World Report, which named Inova Fairfax Hospital the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC region. Each of Inova's five hospitals holds a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), distinguishing Inova as the highest-rated large health system in the U.S., and the only system to have all hospitals receive five stars. All five Inova hospitals were awarded 'A' grades for the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, recognizing Inova's achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, ranking in the top 10 nationwide among Major Teaching Hospitals. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at www.inova.org . #LI-AC1 |