Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Oncology Hematology

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Outpatient Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy teams, and other healthcare professionals, the pharmacist optimizes the safety, effectiveness, quality, and value of antineoplastic and supportive care therapies. The role includes reviewing treatment plans, monitoring laboratory and clinical parameters, 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 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 in ambulatory hematology/oncology care.

The position provides leadership for pharmacy clinical activities in the assigned area, supports staff competency and professional development, and assists management with oversight and implementation of programs. The pharmacist promotes safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy and may perform operational and clinical duties of a clinical pharmacist when necessary.

This is a full-time hybrid position, approximately 90% on-site at Butterworth/Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. The listed work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the posting also describes the schedule as 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.
• Michigan State clinical pharmacist license, required within 90 days.
• Michigan State controlled substance pharmacist license, required within 90 days.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for ambulatory sites, required within 90 days.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective time management and collaboration skills, curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of hospital pharmacy experience or an ASHP Pharmacy Practice Residency.
• ASHP-accredited postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) residency in the area of specialty.
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BC-OP) certification, preferred upon hire.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) and a PGY2 residency in Oncology, or a strong oncology background.
• Epic Beacon experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide leadership for pharmacy clinical activities within the assigned area and promote departmental and organizational objectives.
• Support staff development, competency, and continuing professional development; serve as a role model of clinical excellence.
• Assist with oversight, guidance, planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up of programs and activities.
• Help control and maintain the pharmacy drug budget by assuring appropriate formulary use.
• Provide patient-specific pharmaceutical care and document interventions, clinical outcomes, and financial ramifications.
• Develop and oversee data collection and review for drug utilization review, research, quality improvement, adverse drug event reporting, restricted drug policies, and other departmental or organizational processes.
• Participate in direct patient care by providing drug information, interventions, and recommendations based on current evidence.
• 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 safe medication administration, storage, distribution, preparation, and use processes.
• Help develop processes for safe control, administration, and destruction of investigational drugs or drugs used in studies, when applicable.
• Participate in clinical development, training, and education of students, pharmacists, and residents.
• Help develop and produce patient education programs, in-service lectures, seminars, and continuing education programs for healthcare practitioners.
• Participate in the review, detection, and prevention of 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 supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• 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: Senior