Pharmacy Oncology Infusion Program Manager

Regions Hospital & RHSC•Brainerd, MN

1d•$70 - $105

About The Position

Regions Hospital is hiring an Oncology and Infusion Pharmacy Program Manager. This leadership role develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive oncology programs to optimize medication management and patient care for individuals receiving treatment through HealthPartners Cancer Care. It combines clinical expertise with program management to support high-quality, patient-centered care in oncology settings. The role supports all HealthPartners infusion sites and is responsible for organization-wide oncology and non-oncology infusion practice and standardization.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited university or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in oncology pharmacy practice.
Pharmacist registered or eligible for registration in Minnesota.
Thorough understanding of oncology pharmacotherapy and chemotherapy protocols.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with electronic health records and pharmacy information systems.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) is highly preferred.
PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology is highly preferred.
Specialized certifications or certificates that enhance expertise in areas such as quality improvement, informatics, or leadership.
Experience with clinical management.
Experience designing Epic and Beacon Treatment Protocols.
Ability to assess and use business data to identify opportunities and issues; strong analytical thinking.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and standardize oncology and non-oncology infusion practice across the hospital and clinics.
Coordinate and lead oncology pharmacy committees, work groups, and discussions; participate in relevant system and hospital committees and initiatives.
Lead formulary management for antineoplastics and high-cost medical specialty drugs, including recommendations to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with system-wide policies and procedures for safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate use of antineoplastic therapy and diagnostic tests.
Design and implement strategies and best practices to improve antineoplastic utilization across the continuum of care.
Promote standardized patient care and provider experiences and reduce unnecessary differences across infusion sites.
Develop annual quality and financial goals for the HealthPartners Cancer Care Pharmacy Program and Medical Specialty/Infusion.
Conduct quality assurance checks, analyze medication utilization data, implement improvement initiatives, and report utilization trends and performance indicators.
Collaborate with Pharmacy Revenue Integrity to optimize antineoplastic site-of-care administration and implement appropriate outpatient clinical programs.
Review medical necessity denials and assist with appeals when appropriate.
Lead strategy and coordinate responses to critical drug shortages.
Collaborate with Value Based Care and health plan stakeholders on initiatives to lower total cost of care, reduce variability, and promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing.
Serve as a subject matter expert for pharmacists, clinicians, and nurses in oncology and infusion.
Review and approve inpatient use of restricted medications as needed across the organization.
Guide clinical pharmacist prospective audit and review activities across care settings.
Oversee expansion, maintenance, and implementation of Oncology Collaborative Practice Agreements.
Apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles in establishing system dosing protocols.
Oversee development and quality assurance of Oncology Beacon Treatment Plans, Non-Oncology Infusion Therapy plans, and associated medication record builds in Epic.
Review organization-wide oncology and infusion medication safety events and advise on oncology-related medication safety concerns.
Coordinate pharmacy resident and intern oncology rotations, serve as a preceptor, and support other preceptors.
Provide educational lectures and resources to clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.