Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) BMT Operations Pharmacist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) BMT Operations Pharmacist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a BMT/Oncology Operations Pharmacist, you will support the BMT/Oncology Department, with primary duties including policy/protocol development, chemotherapy/biotherapy order entry, inventory & formulary management, organization of operations surrounding chemotherapy/biotherapy, and coordination of research study (drug production, delivery, documentation).

• You will provide pharmaceutical care to BMT/Oncology patients
• You will evaluate orders for appropriateness and accuracy, and consult/clarify with Oncology/BMT team as needed
• You will coordinate with Oncology/BMT team to provide exceptional care to patients
• You will work with Chemotherapy Technician to ensure accurate, timely production
• You will work with Pharmacy Inventory Technician to maintain adequate stock
• You will work with Research Coordinator and/or Nurses to complete required documentation, production, delivery of research medications
• You will promote the use of the formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible, but coordinate procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary. As appropriate, submit to P&T for formulary consideration
• You will perform order entry/order verification for assigned areas.
• You will resolve and/or trouble shoot drug supply issues
• You will anticipate changes in drug therapy and report the potential impact it will represent to the overall hospital and drug budget
• You will precept Pharm D students in BMT/Oncology rotations
• You will precept and mentor pharmacy Residents in a BMT/Oncology rotation
• You will consolidate chemotherapy/biotherapy formulary and control costs
• You will continuously review drugs of choice and monitor utilization
• You will promote and demonstrate rational, cost-effective drug therapy
• You will monitor the use of expensive medications to assure there is use consistent with approved criteria (e.g., chemo/biotherapy, antibiotics, IVIG, albumin, plerixafor, etc.)
• You will perform Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) and drug monographs for biologics, chemotherapy, and other medications associated with this patient population
• You will present recommendations to P&T You will track and document significant cost savings

What qualifications you will need:

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Experience

• 
  PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency OR 5 years clinical practice experience with minimum 2 years BMT and /or Oncology experience
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) – preferred
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) with minimum 2 years BMT and/or Oncology experience acceptable - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Pharmacist license with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David’s HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David’s South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our BMT Operations Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.