Oncology Pharmacist

Cancer Care Northwest • Spokane Valley, WA

8d • $140 - $204

About The Position

Provides quality patient care based on each patient's oncologic diagnosis, prescribed treatment, age group, and other identified needs. Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients to help ensure safe and effective drug therapy. The position requires independent decision-making, clinical judgment, and in-depth knowledge of oncology and therapeutics. The pharmacist supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in 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 two years of pharmacy practice experience or completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience.
• Pharmacy specialty board certification (BCOP or BCPS).
• PGY-2 residency in oncology.
• Experience with Epic EHR.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate chemotherapy and infusion treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Verify medication orders by assessing diagnosis, dosing, drug interactions, allergies, laboratory results, toxicity, and drug-specific monitoring parameters to ensure safe medication administration.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in preparing hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products.
• Recommend therapy modifications to providers when clinically necessary to maximize therapeutic benefits and minimize toxicity.
• Participate in developing pharmacist-driven protocols, such as carboplatin dosing and dose rounding.
• Serve as a drug information resource to other healthcare professionals, including educating them on new therapies.
• Verify products dispensed through the specialty pharmacy.
• Assist the research department with review, evaluation, and rollout of new investigational drug trials.
• Analyze drug shortages and inventory needs.
• Develop, review, and assist with implementation of drug protocols and regimen builds.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory bodies as it applies to physician-based oncology outpatient clinics.
• Meet professional development requirements, including continuing education, keeping current with professional literature, and maintaining pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level