Hematology Oncology and BMT Pharmacy Specialist

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist – Hematology/Oncology & BMT Specialist is a licensed pharmacist who serves as the medication-therapy expert for the Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant (BMT) programs. The role includes designing, managing, monitoring, verifying, and dispensing drug therapies—including chemotherapy, cellular therapy, immunotherapy, and transplant-support medications—in alignment with institutional SOPs, ACLS/PALS (as applicable), USP standards, and regulatory requirements. The specialist works collaboratively across inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology and BMT services, oversees pharmacy technician and intern staff, ensures compliance with hospital, state, and federal medication-management standards, and supports hospital-wide pharmacy operations, including Central Pharmacy coverage as staff or charge pharmacist.

Requirements

Education: BS degree in Pharmacy.
CITI training within 1 year of hire.
Experience: 3 years in hematology/oncology or equivalent.
Active State of Connecticut Pharmacist License.
Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of medications, including indications, dosing, monitoring, contraindications, and drug–drug/drug–disease interactions.
Familiarity with medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery processes.
Knowledge of common pediatric disease states and their associated risks and treatments.
Demonstrated expertise in hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant pharmacotherapy
Empathy and patient-centric mindset; ability to educate patients/caregivers and support optimal adherence and outcomes
Proficiency in EHR systems, clinical decision-support tools, and oncology pharmacy systems (e.g., DoseEdge, Omnicell)
Skills: Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use evidence-based guidelines and available resources to answer medication- and disease-related questions and guide therapy.
Effective teaching and learning skills for training learners and educating staff.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to medication‐safety and quality outcomes
Abilities: Prioritize and manage multiple competing demands effectively.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across varying levels of training and licensure.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical team (physicians, nurses, APPs, technicians, residents) with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and supportive behavior in the work environment.
Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats.

Nice To Haves

Education: PharmD.
Experience: Experience as a Hospital Pharmacist.
Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency.
Completion of PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency.
Strong preference will be given to those applicants who have completed pediatric or oncology residency and have previous pediatric BMT pharmacy experience.
License and/or Certification Preferred: Board certification in area of specialty.
Advanced training/certification in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Optimize medication therapy for hematopoietic cell transplant, CAR-T, and bone marrow transplant patients, including assessment, design, and adjustment of individualized treatment plans.
Participate in daily rounds with ACGT, Oncology Infusion, and Inpatient Hematology/Oncology services and maintain continuous monitoring of assigned patients through chart review and interdisciplinary communication.
Provide ongoing medication therapy monitoring by reviewing charts, communicating with the healthcare team and families as appropriate, and identifying or resolving drug-therapy problems.
Develop, implement, and maintain evidence-based protocols, chemotherapy regimens, and treatment pathways in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and in alignment with COG, NCCN, and other clinical guidelines.
Utilize the facility formulary to promote safe, cost-effective care and provide patient or caregiver medication counseling as needed.
Serve as a subject matter expert in hematopoietic cell transplant pharmacotherapy, including CAR-T and BMT treatments.
Collaborate with the ACGT Medical Director to achieve and maintain FACT accreditation.
Manage daily pharmacy workflow across the ACGT Unit, Oncology Infusion Center, and Inpatient Hematology/Oncology units, while supporting Central Pharmacy operations and cross-covering hospital departments as needed.
Verify and evaluate medication orders for accuracy, completeness, and clinical appropriateness, considering patient-specific factors, adverse effects, and drug–drug/drug–disease interactions.
Supervise technicians, interns, residents, and pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications in compliance with federal and Connecticut state regulations and pharmacy SOPs.
Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge for Central Pharmacy when required.
Ensure adherence to all pharmacy SOPs and medication-safety standards to mitigate risk to patients and staff.
Perform daily activities including answering medication-related inquiries, attending medical rounds, completing nursing unit inspections, and identifying and resolving medication-related issues.
Mentor and train pharmacists, residents, interns, and technicians in oncology, BMT, and CAR-T pharmacy practice, including regimen validation, preparation, administration considerations, and clinical monitoring.
Provide education to pharmacy and multidisciplinary staff on chemotherapy regimens, cellular therapy processes, and best practices in medication management.
Contribute to formulary management for oncology, cellular, and gene therapies, including preparation of P&T monographs, education materials, and clinical evaluations.
Document clinical interventions, medication monitoring, adverse drug events, and therapy outcomes in the electronic health record (such as Epic, DoseEdge, or Omnicell) in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Maintain compliance with Connecticut drug control regulations and all federal requirements governing investigational and non-investigational medications, including storage, preparation, documentation, and handling.
Conduct monthly inspections of medication storage and preparation areas outside the pharmacy, communicate findings, and assist with corrective action.
Identify operational or medication-safety issues and escalate concerns to management for resolution.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.