Oncology Specialty Pharmacist

The US Oncology Network • Maplewood, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference. Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Requirements

• PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active Minnesota Pharmacist License

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Oncology Pharmacy
• PGY-2 Oncology Residency
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications and pharmaceutical products while adhering to established professional standards and best practices.
• Collaborating with nursing and medical staff to provide guidance on drug therapy.
• Supporting oncology services across both IV admixture and oral specialty pharmacy services.
• Coordinating with physician staff and service providers in planning and implementing patient care plans to ensure the safe and timely delivery of drug therapy.
• Maintaining thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient clinical chart, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
• Providing counseling and answering questions from patients and family concerning drug therapy.
• Instructing patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake and warning of potential side effects.
• Providing professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
• Preparing and dispensing medication orders.
• Maintaining and evaluating patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess orders for any incompatibilities.
• Checking all orders for completeness of information, verifying patient information, and proper physician authorization.
• Ensuring insurance approval before admixing.
• Admixing drugs as ordered by physicians accurately and timely per department guidelines and preparing all drugs within OSHA and interoffice guidelines.
• Ensuring correct preparation of all formulas or medications.
• Checking all prescriptions for completeness, calculating correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Organizing and directing technician workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Providing pharmacological information by answering questions and requests from healthcare professionals and patients.
• Ensuring adherence to all legal and professional requirements, including those for controlled substances.
• Consulting with patients to determine pre-existing conditions to assess medication compatibility.
• Participating in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs.
• Logging and dating all drugs in use, checking drugs monthly for outdates, and keeping accurate temperature logs.
• Maintaining accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Assisting with inventory control of medications, ordering supplies and medications, and receiving and shelving medications.
• Ensuring standard drug supplies are adequately stocked in all departments.
• Preparing labels, filing, preparing billing, and computing prices.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Preparing reports and monitoring activities as directed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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