Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology/IV)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Downers Grove, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology/IV) provides clinical pharmacy services virtually and onsite to high-volume ambulatory oncology pharmacies across the Chicagoland area. The pharmacist works onsite in Downers Grove, Illinois, when providing virtual support; other onsite locations include Aurora, Crystal Lake, Libertyville, Oak Lawn, and Park Ridge, Illinois. Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with occasional Saturday day-shift coverage. Hours may change based on operational needs.

The role oversees pharmaceutical care, including the evaluation of biomedical literature and development of medication therapy regimens; counsels patients and caregivers; reviews medication orders; supports medication safety and quality improvement; and collaborates with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and medication-use processes. The pharmacist also prepares, dispenses, and oversees medication storage and handling, supports learners and pharmacy teammates, and directs and checks the work of pharmacy support team members.

The position requires a pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school or an FPGEC certificate, and licensure in the state of practice or eligibility for reciprocity. The posting states that no experience is required. Adult outpatient oncology and infusion-center experience of 3–5 years is preferred, as is Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.
• Maintains skills in the area of practice.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills.
• Demonstrates decision-making, team-building, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Life support training courses may be required at department discretion.
• Able to meet the physical requirements, including considerable walking and standing; pushing a mobile cart up to 50 pounds; lifting 35 pounds without assistance; and frequent stretching, bending, squatting, or kneeling as needed.
• Able to perform manipulative tasks such as writing, typing, and entering data into computers and automated dispensing machines; use both hands; see clearly and read small print; and communicate with functional speech, vision, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience in adult outpatient oncology and infusion-center workflow.
• Board Certified in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Educate and counsel patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration.
• Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature; implement and document recommendations using applicable policies and procedures.
• Review and accurately interpret medication orders and prescriptions.
• Participate in managing medical emergencies when applicable.
• Support medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting events through appropriate channels.
• Perform quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication-use system as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process.
• Assist in acquiring non-formulary, compassionate-use, and investigational medications.
• Practice in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare and dispense medications and oversee their proper storage and handling in accordance with best practices, policies, and regulations.
• Precept pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
• Mentor, orient, train, and assist with performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
• Direct and check the accuracy of pharmacy support team members’ work to support safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time