Oncology Pharmacist

About the role

Under supervision, and according to state and federal law covering the practice of pharmacy, establishes policies and procedures; compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals supplies. Provides a pharmaceutical service and education for a patient population that includes ages ranging from newborn through geriatric. Works with multi-disciplinary health care team in the oncology setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services for outpatient oncology population
• Support operational needs of oncology pharmacy department
• Communicate with and assist pharmacy management on oncology related initiatives
• Monitor patient medications to determine possible medication therapy problems
• Verify oncology physician orders and follow protocols/procedures
• Dispense chemotherapy medications and manage technician refilling of automated dispensing cabinets
• Supervise technician and/or prepare chemotherapy admixture solutions according to physician orders
• Supervise pharmacy technicians on duty for accuracy of work
• Provide clinical guidance to multi-disciplinary staff pertaining to medications as needed for oncology patients
• Provide drug information as requested to physicians, nurses, and patients
• May cross-train to inpatient pharmacy as needs and candidate aptitude allow

Requirements

• Pharm D or Bachelor's degree in pharmacy
• Licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Ohio
• Prior oncology experience strongly preferred
• ACLS certification required (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed)
• PALS certification preferred (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed)
• Specific disease state and/or Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification preferred (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed)
• Opportunity to cross-train to other pharmaceutical specialties (e.g., Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Medication Therapy Management) will be provided as department needs and pharmacist aptitude allow
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards