Coordinator Oncology Pharmacotherapist

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Pharmacotherapist will lead, develop, provide, and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the oncology patient population. The Pharmacotherapist will ensure safe, clinically effective, and cost efficient use of drugs. Collaborating with the pharmacy senior leadership to provide decision support for effective medication use in oncology areas. Performs a variety of clinical-staff pharmacist functions involving evidence based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients in oncology settings within OSF HealthCare. Participates in quality assurance/management projects related to oncology and immunologic therapy while working closely with lead oncologists, cancer care center leadership, as well as Pharmacy and Medical staff members.

Requirements

• Board certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) is preferred but required to be current or achieved within one (1) year of starting this position.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Completed a PGY1 in Pharmacy Practice plus 1 additional year of practice with at least 50% of time spent in oncology activities OR 3 years of focused oncology experience (50% of time or more in a hospital or oncology infusion center setting) with progressively more responsible related work experience demonstrating a gain in comprehensive understanding of medication use process management, leadership and practice management skills, practice related education/training, and use of medical informatics.
• 3 years of hospital pharmacy program/services experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) OR completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy.
• Must comply with state and federal pharmacy rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, provide, and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the oncology patient population.
• Ensure safe, clinically effective, and cost efficient use of drugs.
• Collaborate with pharmacy senior leadership to provide decision support for effective medication use in oncology areas.
• Perform a variety of clinical-staff pharmacist functions involving evidence based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients in oncology settings.
• Participate in quality assurance/management projects related to oncology and immunologic therapy.
• Work closely with lead oncologists, cancer care center leadership, as well as Pharmacy and Medical staff members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree