Clinical Oncology Pharmacist (Hybrid)

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Sarasota, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist is a member of the central services Pharmacy Operations team, providing pharmaceutical support to clinical staff throughout Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute. The role supports safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy through therapeutic medication monitoring, protocol management, medication information and education, and performance improvement. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services, the pharmacist collaborates with Hematology/Oncology physicians and nursing staff to provide care appropriate to patients’ diagnoses, prescribed treatments, age groups, and other identified needs. The role coordinates drug therapy for Hematology/Oncology patients, including drug selection informed by genetic or biomarker testing, drug information, dosing, monitoring, outcomes management, retrospective drug-utilization monitoring, and compliance. It also supports development of new regimen builds and responds to related inquiries. This is a hybrid role supporting clinics in Sarasota, Bradenton, Englewood, North Port, and Port Charlotte, Florida. Candidates must be Florida residents and hold a Florida license. The position may require travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings.

Requirements

College degree in pharmacy required.
Licensed pharmacist required; candidates must hold a Florida license.
At least five years of clinical pharmacist experience in a hospital, home health, community oncology, or other infusion-center setting; the minimum may be waived based on the intensity of prior experience, such as completion of a PGY-2 Oncology Residency program.
Valid state driver’s license and compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters effectively.
Good command of English and effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and balanced feedback skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to foster quality, performance effectiveness, operational excellence, collaboration, partnerships, and positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated, able to work independently with limited supervision, and able to work remotely effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing demands from multiple stakeholders and sites.
Ability to lead and facilitate group discussions, coach, mentor, motivate, and engage others toward common goals, and lead projects from inception through implementation and assessment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; proficiency with reporting systems and pivot tables; basic understanding of computer hardware and uses.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
A second language.

Responsibilities

Provide timely consultation to physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other organizational members.
Deliver current drug information on newly approved oncology therapies and other biologic therapies.
Apply pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles to select and use drug products to meet patients’ therapeutic needs.
Provide senior clinical support and education to department members in connection with operational projects and objectives.
Review drug-utilization reports and related data to identify needs and opportunities to improve appropriate use and health outcomes.
Develop action plans addressing under- or over-utilization in accordance with approved indications, NCCN Guidelines, and formulary requirements.
Develop metrics using pharmacy, clinical, cost, and functional data to improve clinical outcomes, cost control, and system use.
Assess and advance practices that improve oncology patient care and the oncology pharmacy profession.
Provide clinical leadership to the Pharmacy Operations team and applicable committees; participate in local, state, or national pharmacy organizations and implement aligned improvement strategies.
Assist with medication order-set development to support safe, complete, and accurate ordering and administration and appropriate medication use.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on continuous quality-improvement strategies that mitigate drug-error risks.
Execute project activities to established schedules, milestones, and processes, ensuring projects are scoped, documented, and completed on time and within budget, in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy Operations.
Develop and manage project documentation from planning through final implementation and ensure stakeholders are identified and informed throughout the project life cycle.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.
Travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings as needed.