Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

Cleveland Clinic•Palm Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Oncology supports oncology and infusion pharmacy operations at Cleveland Clinic’s West Palm Beach location. Responsibilities include compounding oncology and infusion medications, reviewing and verifying medication orders, and collaborating with providers and clinical teams to support safe, effective patient care. The pharmacist assists with daily pharmacy workflows, provides clinical expertise in oncology medication management, and helps maintain efficient infusion pharmacy operations. The role is primarily based in West Palm Beach, with possible floating to other regional locations based on departmental needs. Floating may occur primarily during initial orientation and training, with minimal floating expected afterward. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekend or Cleveland Clinic-recognized holiday requirements. The pharmacist provides safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based pharmacy and medication services; supports appropriate medication selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing; documents services accurately and promptly; contributes to medication safety initiatives; and helps ensure pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards. The role also includes educating and training students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients, and providing cost-effective care. The position requires standing and walking for prolonged periods, approximately 75% of the shift and continuously for extended periods at a time. It also requires manual dexterity for computer and dispensing functions, the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and may involve reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps, and sitting. Normal or corrected vision and clear verbal communication by phone or in person are required. Standard precautions and personal protective equipment are used as required.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility to obtain licensure in the current state within 90 days of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Completion of a Board of Pharmacy-approved course in immunization administration, or certification within 90 days of hire, for individuals administering immunizations.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the AHA upon hire or within one year of hire for individuals responding to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, approximately 75% of the shift and continuously for extended periods.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Normal or corrected vision.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally by phone or in person.

Nice To Haves

Board certification.
Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency, fellowship, or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience.
Post-Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) residency or relevant experience for Clinical Pharmacists in a specialized pharmacy practice area.
Prior oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.
Ensure appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders.
Compound oncology and infusion medications.
Review and verify medication orders and dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
Collaborate with providers and clinical teams to support safe, effective patient care.
Assist with daily pharmacy workflows and efficient infusion pharmacy operations.
Provide clinical expertise in oncology medication management.
Document services completely, accurately, and promptly.
Contribute to medication safety initiatives.
Ensure pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards.
Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
Provide cost-effective care.
Float to other regional locations based on departmental needs, particularly during orientation and training.