Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Hematology/Oncology
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Hematology/Oncology at Lankenau Medical Center manages and optimizes the inpatient and outpatient oncology formulary. The role evaluates and implements new antineoplastic agents, determines appropriate sites of care, and oversees review and approval of off-label, non-formulary, and other non-standard antineoplastic therapy uses. The specialist collaborates with pharmacy informatics teams to develop, maintain, and enhance EHR tools and resources supporting safe and effective oncology care. The position promotes evidence-based antineoplastic medication use through staff education, practice monitoring, and stewardship initiatives intended to optimize patient outcomes. The specialist provides consultation to internal and external health care professionals and develops, plans, organizes, and evaluates clinical, educational, and research activities in the specialty area. These activities include treatment, policies and procedures, continuing education programs, literature reviews, and clinical drug research initiatives, aligned with Pharmacy Services’ goals and objectives.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-2 residency or equivalent experience in the specialty area.
- PGY-2 oncology residency, or equivalent of four years of clinical pharmacy experience with two years in oncology at an oncology-focused care site, with demonstrated involvement in management of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care for patients with cancer.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary oncology teams and applying evidence-based treatment protocols to optimize patient outcomes, safety, and medication stewardship.
- Current Pennsylvania pharmacist license required. Recent graduates and pharmacists eligible for reciprocity may be considered if licensure is complete before the end of the 90-day probationary period.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification such as BCOP; other listed board certifications include BCPS, BCNSP, BCCP, and BCACP.
- Specialty credentialing such as CDE, CGP, or CACP.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize the inpatient and outpatient oncology formulary.
- Evaluate and implement new antineoplastic agents and determine the appropriate site of care.
- Oversee review and approval of off-label, non-formulary, and other non-standard antineoplastic therapy uses.
- Collaborate with pharmacy informatics teams to develop, maintain, and enhance EHR tools and resources for oncology care.
- Promote evidence-based antineoplastic utilization through staff education, practice monitoring, and stewardship initiatives.
- Provide consultation services to internal and external health care professionals.
- Develop, plan, organize, and evaluate clinical, educational, and research activities in the specialty area, including treatment, policies and procedures, continuing education, literature reviews, and clinical drug research initiatives.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per year, based on full- or part-time status.
- Up to 240 hours of paid time off per year, based on full- or part-time status.
- Employee discounts on various activities, services, and vendors.
- Free employee parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
