Clinical Pharmacist - Outpatient Infusion Oncology
About The Position
The Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving cancer therapy and/or specialty infusion therapies across inpatient and outpatient settings. Working with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the pharmacist helps ensure safe, accurate, evidence-based chemotherapy and supportive care through medication order verification and interpretation, regimen management, clinical intervention documentation, and identification and resolution of medication-related issues. The role includes developing and implementing clinical protocols; managing complex chemotherapy regimens; supporting medication safety initiatives; and ensuring the proper handling, dosing, and administration of hazardous drugs. The pharmacist monitors therapy outcomes, screens for interactions and contraindications, makes recommendations to prescribers, supports transitions of care through oncology medication reconciliation, provides drug information and patient education, and participates in quality improvement efforts. In outpatient infusion services, the pharmacist supports patient access and revenue cycle processes, including prior authorization, reimbursement coordination, and patient assistance resources. The role also oversees oncology compounding operations for safe preparation and regulatory compliance, and contributes to staff training and effective use of technology to strengthen chemotherapy safety across the continuum of care. This is a full-time, onsite position at Prime Healthcare SFIL Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The team offers a collaborative environment working with oncologists and oncology fellows, educational opportunities at a community teaching hospital, and opportunities to contribute to oncology care advancement through a regional oncology pharmacy collaborative.
Requirements
- Current state Registered Pharmacist License.
- B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- Completion of postgraduate clinical training (PGY-1) or more than three years of clinical pharmacy experience with infusion/oncology experience.
- BLS certification.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- PGY-2 postgraduate clinical training, especially in Oncology.
- Proficiency in Epic Beacon or similar EMR systems.
- Board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP) or sterile compounding (BCSCP); preferred to obtain within 18 months of hire.
- Advanced clinical and pharmacy operations knowledge in oncology and infusion compounding.
- Prior authorization, revenue cycle, reimbursement, and payor knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving cancer therapy and specialty infusion therapies across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Verify and interpret medication orders and manage complex chemotherapy regimens.
- Document clinical interventions and identify and resolve medication-related issues.
- Develop and implement clinical protocols.
- Contribute to infusion- and oncology-focused medication safety initiatives, including proper handling, dosing, and administration of hazardous drugs.
- Monitor therapy outcomes and screen for drug interactions and contraindications.
- Provide timely recommendations to prescribers to support patient safety and therapeutic efficacy.
- Reconcile oncology-related medications to support transitions of care.
- Provide drug information and patient education.
- Participate in quality improvement efforts to enhance clinical outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Support outpatient infusion patient access and revenue cycle processes, including prior authorization, reimbursement coordination, and patient assistance resources.
- Oversee oncology compounding operations to ensure safe preparation practices and regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to staff training and effective use of technology to strengthen chemotherapy safety.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
