Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology/Infusion - CMME Pharmacy

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

About The Position

The Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving cancer therapy and/or specialty infusion therapies in inpatient and outpatient settings. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, this pharmacist promotes safe, accurate, evidence-based chemotherapy and supportive care by verifying and interpreting medication orders, managing complex regimens, documenting clinical interventions, and identifying and resolving medication-related issues. The role develops and implements clinical protocols, contributes to oncology- and infusion-focused medication safety initiatives, and ensures appropriate handling, dosing, and administration of hazardous drugs. The pharmacist monitors therapy outcomes, screens for drug interactions and contraindications, makes recommendations to prescribers, supports transitions of care through medication reconciliation, provides drug information and patient education, and participates in quality improvement efforts. For 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, contributes to staff training, and supports effective use of technology to strengthen chemotherapy safety across the continuum of care.

Requirements

Current state Registered Pharmacist License.
Bachelor of Science 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

Postgraduate clinical training at the PGY-2 level, 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 clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving cancer therapy and specialty infusion therapies in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Verify and interpret medication orders and manage complex chemotherapy and supportive care regimens.
Document clinical interventions and identify and resolve medication-related issues.
Develop and implement clinical protocols.
Contribute to medication safety initiatives, including safe handling, dosing, and administration of hazardous drugs.
Monitor therapy outcomes and screen for drug interactions and contraindications.
Provide timely recommendations to prescribers to improve patient safety and therapeutic efficacy.
Reconcile oncology-related medications during transitions of care.
Provide drug information and patient education.
Participate in quality improvement efforts to improve clinical outcomes and workflow efficiency.
Support outpatient 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.