Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

The US Oncology Network • Spokane Valley, WA

7h

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides quality patient care based on patients’ oncologic diagnoses, prescribed treatments, age groups, and other identified needs. The role provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients to support safe and effective drug therapy, requiring independent decision-making, clinical judgment, and in-depth knowledge of oncology and therapeutics. The pharmacist supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist licensure in Washington State, or ability to obtain it before the start date.
• At least two years of pharmacy practice experience or completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience is preferred but not required.
• Pharmacy specialty board certification (BCOP or BCPS).
• PGY-2 residency in oncology.
• Experience with Epic EHR.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate chemotherapy and infusion treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Verify medication orders by assessing diagnosis, dosing, drug interactions, allergies, laboratory results, toxicity, and drug-specific monitoring parameters to ensure safe medication administration.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians preparing hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products.
• Recommend therapy modifications to providers when clinically necessary to maximize therapeutic benefits and minimize toxicity.
• Participate in developing pharmacist-driven protocols, such as carboplatin dosing and dose rounding.
• Serve as a drug information resource to healthcare professionals, including providing education on new therapies.
• Verify medications dispensed through the specialty pharmacy.
• Assist the research department with reviewing, evaluating, and rolling out new investigational drug trials.
• Analyze drug shortages and inventory needs.
• Develop, review, and assist with implementation of drug protocols and regimen builds.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements for physician-based oncology outpatient clinics.
• Meet continuing education requirements, keep current with professional literature, and maintain pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level