Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology - Full-time AAMC

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

1d • $129,227 - $193,841

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services, primarily in Oncology. The role promotes evidence-based pharmacotherapy and sound pharmaceutical care through the development of medication management protocols and drug therapy policies, and serves as an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy resource for the health system.

The specialist provides oncology medication expertise and pharmaceutical care, including dosing and treatment-guideline recommendations. The position also supports medication safety, transitions of care for high-risk oncology patients, multidisciplinary oncology initiatives, and education and mentorship for healthcare providers, students, residents, and pharmacists. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The listed duties describe the general requirements of the job and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Completion of a PGY-1 residency or two years of demonstrated clinical experience.
• Current Maryland State License.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a PGY-2 residency or board certification in Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct departmental activities in accordance with the goals, objectives, and policies of the pharmacy department.
• Participate in interdepartmental policy and procedure improvements that support pharmacy department and hospital strategic goals; maintain records as required by departmental policies and federal and state board regulations.
• Complete core competencies and accurately document clinical activities; support daily operations of the Investigational Drug Service.
• Serve as the medication expert on the Oncology Unit and provide timely, accurate information to healthcare providers in acute scenarios.
• Provide pharmaceutical care, dosing, and guideline recommendations to improve patient care and decrease readmissions; advise on chemotherapy drug selection and pharmacotherapy regimens in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
• Complete pharmacotherapy drug class reviews, formulary additions and deletions, evidence-based protocols and order sets, medication safety activities, and targeted medication expense reductions.
• Assist with transitions of care, including medication reconciliation and discharge education for high-risk oncology patients.
• Represent pharmacy on multidisciplinary oncology and chemotherapy committees; develop oncology-specific educational programs, protocols, standard operating procedures, and order sets.
• Educate healthcare providers through in-services on approved treatment guidelines and criteria to support appropriate and cost-effective medication use in the Oncology Unit.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and pharmacists, supporting clinical excellence, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability, and life/AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree