Oncology Pharmacist

Garnet Health • Mechanicstown, NY

8h

About The Position

Garnet Health (formerly Greater Hudson Valley Health System,) is a New York State, not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles north of New York City. Garnet Health is comprised of Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills, Garnet Health Doctors, Garnet Health Foundation and Garnet Health Foundation - Catskills. Garnet Health is dedicated to developing specialty services, medical programs and needed healthcare services that allow residents to remain close to home to receive quality care.
Providing healthcare to nearly 450,000 residents in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties, Garnet Health was designed to improve the quality, stability and efficiency of healthcare services in the mid-Hudson and Catskill region. Services provided by more than 3,300 employed professionals and over 850 medical staff members, makes Garnet Health one of the largest healthcare providers in the tri-county area. The System’s three hospital campuses (Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills (Harris and Callicoon, NY) and Garnet Health Medical Center (Middletown, NY) plus several outpatient facilities, offer a broad spectrum of care including:
601 licensed inpatient beds
Emergency medicine
Surgical services
Ambulatory surgery services
Skilled nursing unit
Cardiology services including emergency and elective angioplasty
Oncology services from diagnosis to treatment
Orthopedic services including joint replacements
Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center with Obesity Medicine Management Qualifications
Birthing centers
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Outpatient diagnostic imaging
Geriatric assessment
Primary, Specialty, and Urgent care practices
Adult day care
Mental health and chemical dependency programs
Diabetes program
Wound care
Sleep Center Services
Outpatient infusion services
Rehabilitation services including: physical, occupational and speech therapy
Hospitalist services
Rape intervention and support services
Community screenings and support groups

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree required, PharmD preferred. Advanced training such as masters or residency preferred. Board of Pharmacy Specialties eligible within 3 years. Concentration in either Compounded Sterile Preparation Pharmacy or Oncology Pharmacy.
• Minimum Experience: At least three (3) years hospital based or health-system based experience required. General data entry skills as well as excellent written and verbal skills are a must. Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Required Certification/Registration: Current NYS Pharmacist License and Registration required. Board Certification will be obtained within 3 years, concentration in either compounded sterile preparation pharmacy or oncology pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• The Oncology Pharmacist assists with responsibilities related to the procurement, preparation and clinical appropriate and monitoring of antineoplastic agents and other medications used at the infusion center.
• Will work in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote the safe and effective use of antineoplastic agents.
• The Oncology Pharmacist oversees the operational functionality of the infusion pharmacy in the absence of management working independently at times with little to no supervision.
• Also direct the workflow of other staff members within the infusion pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees