Pharmacist Oncology Services
About The Position
The Pharmacist Oncology Services provides clinical and operational oversight of pharmacy operations in a hematology/oncology clinic. The role supports safe, efficacious, and cost-effective medication therapy, including dispensing medications and intravenous solutions such as chemotherapy, infusion medications, and ancillary treatments. The pharmacist counsels patients and monitors drug therapy, exercises sound professional judgment, and coordinates subordinate activities by providing direction and guidance. The pharmacist provides specialized oncology pharmacy care and education to patients, families, and healthcare team members; develops and implements pharmacy standards, protocols, and clinical initiatives; and oversees accurate, safe, and timely dispensing, including order entry, IV admixture, and clinical verification of prescriptions. The position manages daily pharmacy workflows, directs technicians and assistants, oversees inventory, collaborates with providers, and supports financial and service goals through medication-cost management, insurance billing, controlled-substance security, and efficient EMR documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science from an accredited school of pharmacy, upon hire, or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy, upon hire.
- Five years of experience in pharmacy in lieu of Board Certification.
- Washington pharmacist license, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of oncology or infusion pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized pharmaceutical services and monitor drug therapy for oncology patients.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members to support safe and effective treatment.
- Develop and implement oncology pharmacy standards, protocols, and clinical initiatives.
- Participate in P&T committees, adverse drug reaction reporting, and clinical effectiveness analysis.
- Facilitate accurate, safe, and timely medication dispensing, including order entry, IV admixture, and clinical verification of prescriptions in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Manage daily pharmacy operations and direct technicians and assistants.
- Oversee inventory control and resolve customer service or operational issues in the absence of leadership.
- Communicate and coordinate with providers to optimize patient care and ensure compliance with prescriptive authority protocols.
- Manage medication costs and oversee insurance billing.
- Maintain controlled-substance security and ensure efficient EMR documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
