Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Oncology Hematology

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. The pharmacist collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy teams, and other healthcare professionals to optimize the safety, effectiveness, quality, and value of antineoplastic and supportive care therapies. The role includes reviewing and optimizing treatment plans, monitoring laboratory and clinical parameters, assessing and managing treatment-related toxicities and drug interactions, educating patients and caregivers, and supporting evidence-based medication selection.

The specialist contributes to treatment-plan and protocol development, formulary management, medication-use initiatives, quality improvement, cost stewardship, and healthcare professional education. The pharmacist practices according to evidence-based literature, nationally recognized oncology guidelines, and health system policies and protocols, serving as a medication therapy expert and supporting safe, consistent, high-quality hematology/oncology care in the ambulatory setting.

The position provides leadership for pharmacy clinical activities in the assigned area, supports staff development, and helps plan and implement new programs. It promotes safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy through patient-specific care, quality and safety work, formulary processes, and collaboration across pharmacy and other disciplines. The role may also perform operational and clinical duties of a clinical pharmacist as needed.

This is a full-time, on-site, Monday-to-Friday day position at Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The posting gives the schedule as 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in one section and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in another, with 40 weekly scheduled hours and no weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the science of pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Two years of relevant pharmacy experience or an ASHP Pharmacy Practice Residency.
• Two years of relevant hospital pharmacy experience or an ASHP Pharmacy Practice Residency.
• Michigan State clinical pharmacist license required within 90 days.
• Michigan controlled substance pharmacist license required within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within 90 days for ambulatory sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• ASHP-accredited postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) residency in the area of specialty.
• Board certification as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) through ASHP or the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
• Board certification as a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BC-ACP) through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a PGY2 residency in Oncology, or a strong oncology background.
• Epic Beacon experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy teams, and other healthcare professionals to optimize antineoplastic and supportive care therapies.
• Review and optimize treatment plans, monitor laboratory and clinical parameters, and assess and manage treatment-related toxicities and drug interactions.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and support evidence-based medication selection.
• Contribute to treatment-plan and protocol development, formulary management, medication-use initiatives, quality improvement, cost stewardship, and healthcare professional education.
• Provide leadership for pharmacy clinical activities within the assigned area and support departmental and organizational goals.
• Promote team efforts with pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel to manage and achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Support staff development, competency, and continuing professional development; serve as a role model of clinical excellence to staff pharmacists.
• Support management by providing oversight, guidance, and support for assigned areas.
• Participate in planning, organizing, implementing, and following up on new programs and activities.
• Promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy and help control the pharmacy drug budget through appropriate formulary use.
• Provide and document patient-specific pharmaceutical care and interventions, including clinical outcomes and financial ramifications.
• Develop and oversee data collection and review for drug utilization review, research, quality improvement monitors, adverse drug event reporting, restricted drug policies, and other established processes.
• Provide drug information, interventions, and recommendations according to current evidence-based medication practices.
• Assist in coordinating, developing, and assessing organizational quality improvement activities and meeting pharmacy practice core indicator goals.
• Assist with formulary addition and deletion decisions and ensure processes support safe medication administration, storage, distribution, preparation, and use.
• Participate in developing processes for the safe control, administration, and destruction of investigational drugs or drugs used in studies, when applicable.
• Participate in the clinical development, training, and education of students, pharmacists, and residents.
• Participate in developing and producing patient education programs, in-service lectures, seminars, and continuing education programs related to medication therapy.
• Participate in reviewing, detecting, and preventing medication errors and adverse drug events.
• Participate in organizational subcommittees or work groups.
• Perform operational and clinical duties of a clinical pharmacist when necessary and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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