Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Oncology

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Oncology Pharmacist Specialist, you will provide evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management and direct patient care to individuals fighting cancer. Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, you'll play a pivotal role in promoting high-quality, cost-effective oncology pharmaceutical care. Your responsibilities will include assessing treatment plans, monitoring for potential adverse drug reactions and interactions, providing patient education, and fulfilling duties within the KRMC Cancer Center and other clinical areas as assigned. The Oncology Specialist: As an integral part of our team, you will be responsible for pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of pharmaceutical care for oncology patients. From initial education to comprehensive pharmaceutical care, your expertise will support patients throughout their cancer journey. WL Nugent Cancer Center – Join us as the largest cancer treatment provider in northwest Arizona, equipped with cutting-edge technologies and skilled expertise. These capabilities enable us to provide highly effective treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy. Collaborate closely with the Cancer Center's medical staff, engaging in patient visits, distribution activities, and investigational drug studies. Our partnership with the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) brings clinical trials to our community allowing us to expand access to cancer management, prevention, screening, and cancer care delivery. Outpatient Infusion Center – Contribute to providing a safe and comfortable environment for infusion therapy in partnership with Amerita Specialty Infusion Services. Patients have access to a wide range of treatments, including antibiotic therapy, biologicals, blood product administration (IVIG), blood transfusions, hydration, iron replacement, and pain management. Additional Opportunities - Serve as a preceptor for IPPE/APPE students and PGY1 residents Complete a teaching certificate or other identified learning opportunities Actively participate in community outreach at our organization's provided health fairs and events Educate the community through our multiple platforms (e.g. radio programs, local newspaper articles, and medclip videos)

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Licensed in the State of Arizona or will consider candidates eligible for Arizona licensure
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency and Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) Oncology Pharmacist Certification, or PGY-2 residency in Oncology, or BPS Oncology Pharmacist Certification
Ability to sit approximately 50%, stand and walk around 50% of the time
Carry or lift objects weighing to10 pounds, and distinguish colors

Responsibilities

Assess treatment plans
Monitor for potential adverse drug reactions and interactions
Provide patient education
Fulfill duties within the KRMC Cancer Center and other clinical areas as assigned
Pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and provision of pharmaceutical care for oncology patients
Engage in patient visits, distribution activities, and investigational drug studies

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available
Health and Well-Being
Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous Paid Leave Accruals and PTO Cash Out Opportunities
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Identity Theft Protection
On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
On-site Wellness Center with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts
Career Growth and Development
Paid Continuing Education Conferences/Meetings
Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
We are a designated HSPA area. Pharmacists who join our team may qualify for the AZ State Loan Repayment Program which can pay off a majority or all of your qualifying student loan debt.
As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
So much more!