Clinical Oncology Pharmacist (Hybrid)

Florida Cancer Specialists•Florida - Remote, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist is part of the central Pharmacy Operations team, delivering pharmaceutical support to clinical staff across the organization. The role ensures therapeutic medication monitoring, protocol management, medication information and education, and performance improvement to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. 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, treatments, ages, and other identified needs. The pharmacist coordinates drug therapy for Hematology/Oncology patients, including drug selection (which may use genetic or biomarker testing), drug information, dosing, monitoring, outcomes management, retrospective drug utilization monitoring, and compliance. The role also supports the development of new regimen builds and related inquiries. This is a hybrid opportunity for oncology pharmacists residing and licensed in Florida, supporting clinics in the Fort Myers and Naples areas. The position includes consultation, pharmacoinformatics, quality assurance, clinical leadership, and project management responsibilities. The pharmacist may also perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

College degree in pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
Licensed pharmacist required.
At least 5 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital, home health, community oncology, or other infusion center; the minimum may be waived based on the intensity of prior experience, such as completion of a PGY-2 Oncology Residency program.
Reside in and hold pharmacist licensure in Florida.
Valid state driver's license; compliance with the company's Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and detail-orientation skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
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, and operational excellence through collaboration and partnerships.
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 priorities and 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 in reporting systems and pivot tables.
Basic understanding of computer hardware and its uses.
Must comply with workplace policies and practices and conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.
New hires are subject to background and drug screening and required vaccinations, including influenza, barring an approved exemption.

Nice To Haves

PharmD degree.
Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification.
A second language is an asset.
Completion of a PGY-2 Oncology Residency program may qualify for a waiver of the minimum experience requirement.

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 in clinical settings.
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 opportunities to improve appropriate medication use and health outcomes.
Develop action plans to address under- or over-utilization in accordance with approved indications, NCCN Guidelines, formulary, and other applicable standards.
Develop metrics using pharmacy, clinical, cost, and functional data to improve clinical outcomes, cost control, and system usage.
Assess opportunities to improve oncology patient care and advance the pharmacy profession or oncology pharmacy practice.
Contribute clinical leadership to the Pharmacy Operations team and applicable committees.
Participate in local, state, or national pharmacy organizations and implement improvement strategies aligned with departmental goals.
Assist with medication order set development to promote safe, complete, and accurate ordering and administration and appropriate medication use.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement and maintain continuous quality improvement strategies that reduce drug-error risk.
Execute project activities according 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.
Identify appropriate project stakeholders and maintain communication throughout the project management lifecycle.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings as needed, subject to driver safety and motor vehicle record requirements.