Dir, Pharmacy & Adix Services
About The Position
Cancer Care Northwest is seeking a Director, Pharmacy & Adix Services to oversee the daily operations, strategic development, and clinical excellence of its oncology pharmacy services. The role provides expertise on medication-related issues to support safe and effective drug therapy, develops policies and procedures for regulatory compliance, and conducts pharmacoeconomic analyses to create and maintain quarterly medication formularies. As a member of the executive leadership team, the director helps drive organizational strategic initiatives and exercises independent decision-making and clinical judgment, supported by in-depth knowledge of oncology and therapeutics. The position also supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The director leads pharmacy operations and staff, works with physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote safe medication outcomes, oversees drug inventory and external vendor relationships, and supports treatment protocols and medication verification. The role includes clinical pharmacist coverage, billing and charging support, professional development, and maintenance of pharmacist licensure.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Washington or ability to obtain it before the start date.
- At least five years of experience in pharmacy practice, including at least one year of oncology experience.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of prior supervisory and management experience.
- Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
- Pharmacy Specialty Board Certification (BCOP or BCPS).
- Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency or equivalent oncology experience.
- Experience with Epic EHR.
Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day oversight of pharmacy operations.
- Hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure best practices and compliance with USP, NIOSH, DEA, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies as they relate to physician-office drug management.
- Participate in executive leadership proceedings, including Policy & Procedure and Quality committees.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on medication utilization, procurement, and education to promote safe outcomes.
- Develop pharmacist-driven protocols, such as carboplatin dosing and dose rounding.
- Assume overall responsibility for drug inventory, including stock levels, pricing, drug shortages, and recalls.
- Develop, review, and assist with implementation of treatment protocols and regimen builds.
- Serve as the Authorized Representative for medications with required REMS programs.
- Conduct pharmacoeconomic analysis for formulary development and maintenance of clinic drug formularies based on quarterly price changes and market updates.
- Oversee relations with wholesaler group purchasing organizations and pharmaceutical companies.
- Serve as practice liaison for the medically-integrated dispensing program and assist other pharmacists with product verification of medications dispensed through the specialty pharmacy.
- Provide clinical pharmacist staff coverage, including evaluating chemotherapy and infusion treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness and verifying medication orders.
- Assist with medication charging and billing procedures or issues in conjunction with business services.
- Meet continuing education requirements, keep abreast of current professional literature, and maintain pharmacist licensure in good standing.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
