Job Description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The IDS pharmacy position which interacts with patients, research coordinators, research managers, sponsors, and health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks including;

• Assisting in the preparation, review, and implementation of drug study protocols at Fred Hutch
• Maintaining accurate investigational drug records for study subjects
• Collaborating with investigators in support of investigational drug studies
• Research and education as it pertain to the care of research subjects

Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Assist or oversee the maintenance of accurate investigational drug records (including documentation of ordering and receipt of drug, drug inventory maintenance, packaging, or pre-packaging responsibilities) and review and update as indicated.
• Assist in arranging for study participants to receive study medication per protocol.
• Counsel patients on medications for use at home.
• Serve as drug information resource for healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
• Assist in the communication between investigator and clinical staff (providers, nurses, pharmacists) to help ensure feasibility and implementation of the investigational protocol.
• Provide consultation to investigators regarding drug related matters in the design of protocols.
• Establish and maintain efficient lines of communication between pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team.
• Inform investigators of institutional and investigational drug service policies and procedures.

Education and Research:

• Develop training materials for pharmacy staff.
• Provide instruction for undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students, and pharmacy residents.
• Provide didactic teaching to student pharmacists at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, as requested.

Practice Management:

• Implement and maintain departmental policies and procedures related to the safe and effective use of medications.
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance programs for pharmacy services, including, but not limited to, prevention of medication errors.
• Routinely evaluate current updates in service specific literature.
• Participate in pharmacy and hospital committees as requested.
• Participate in protocol development and exploratory projects that would directly contribute to improved patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to UWMC and Fred Hutch standards.
• Adhere to UWMC Pharmacy Services, UWMC, and Fred Hutch policies and procedures.

Dispensing:

• Perform duties of a Pharmacist II.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Completion of a PGY1 residency program or 3 years of practice experience
• State of Washington Pharmacist License
• Ability to communicate with investigators relative to investigational drug studies
• Ability to participate in protocol development and implementation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to departmental and institutional standards
• Ability to follow all state, federal, Fred Hutch, UWMC, Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission rules and regulations

Preferred:

• PGY2 in Oncology or Investigational Drug Services or equivalent experience

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $146,432 to $244,046 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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