Pharmacy Oncology Clinical Specialist

Overview

It may sound cliché, but it’s true— a career caring for cancer patients is a calling for many of us. It’s much more than a job. Each team member at Compass Oncology brings a unique story, but those stories often share common themes: compassion, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. No matter the role, our shared purpose is to provide the highest quality care to every patient we serve.

Employment Type

Full-Time, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, M-F hybrid schedule

Location

Vancouver Cancer Center (Vancouver, WA) OR East Cancer Clinic (Clackamas, OR)

Salary Range

$106,154.85 - $220,475.46 salaried

Scope

Oversees pharmaceutical care plans in designated specialty areas or product lines, including initial in-depth patient evaluations, development of care plans, and ensuring treatment plans are carried out. Ensures ongoing review of patient clinical status. Recommends adjustments to drug therapy based on clinical status and treatment outcomes. Coordinates with clinical providers to ensure all aspects of pharmaceutical care are delivered safely and timely.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies to optimize clinical efficacy, appropriate dosing, and therapeutic interchange, reimbursement, and other drug use initiatives.
• Implements mutually agreed upon therapeutic and supportive care medication use changes within the patient care setting.
• Collaborate with The Network practices to implement P&T recommendations and improvements for patient safety.
• Function as clinical pharmacist for patient-specific practice needs.
• Identify best practices within the electronic health record for medication review and suggestions for enhancements.
• Lead the development of clinical practice metrics.
• Participates in key drug initiatives at practice P&T or applicable leadership meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience as a registered pharmacist, including at least 2 years in oncology or completion of a PGY2 Oncology Residency
• Active Pharmacist license, with willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred
• 5+ years progressive leadership experience in an ambulatory infusion setting preferred