Pharmacist-Oncology

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego is a proud partner of One Oncology's network of the nations leading oncology practices. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: Objective: Provide comprehensive clinical oncology pharmacy oversight across infusion and oral oncology services by ensuring safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered medication management. Partner with providers and clinical teams to optimize treatment regimens, enhance medication safety, support care coordination, and advance high-quality pharmacy operations across all MOASD locations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School with a Pharm.D.
Current and unrestricted California State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license.
Currently holds or eligible to obtain California Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) licensure within 120 days of hire.
Must meet ONE of the following: o Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP); or o Completed PGY2 Oncology Residency and eligible for BCOP (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 120 days of hire); or o Completed PGY1 Pharmacy Residency + two (2) years of Clinical Oncology Pharmacy experience (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 120 days of hire); or o No residency, but at least four (4) years of Clinical Oncology Pharmacy experience (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 120 days of hire)
Ability and means to travel in a timely manner to other office locations. Requires active California driver’s license and proof of insurance for vehicle used.
Ability to compile and interpret information from multiple sources.
Thrive in a busy fast paced environment.
Establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with providers and coworkers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with tact, objectivity, sensitivity, and good judgment when interacting with patients, referring offices, providers, and coworkers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Proficiency in computer processing functions, software and other standard office equipment.
Ability to effectively work, collaborate, and prioritize tasks independently and in a team environment.
Ability to calmly and professionally resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
Strong organizational skills.
Visual acuity to read a computer screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers in person and by phone.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, reach with hands, and lift and move 10 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 25 pounds occasionally; ability to sit for hours at a time.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with providers and other clinical staff to provide patients with individualized treatments utilizing the most recent and relevant evidence.
Review infusion orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness.
Evaluate and interpret drug related laboratory results. Recommend dose adjustment, addition, or discontinuation of medication(s) as appropriate.
Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems including subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions, adverse reactions, and inaccuracies.
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and/or medication reconciliation.
Perform comprehensive evaluation of patient medical records, to provide proper patient counseling.
Serve as the clinical contact for questions related to oral oncolytics, side effect management, toxicity monitoring and adherence issues.
Build, maintain, and standardize treatment regimens within the electronic medical record to ensure accuracy and alignment with current clinical guidelines.
Review provider requested regimen changes, verify safety and appropriateness.
Act as the central point of contact for regimen change communication to prevent scheduling errors and ensure infusion schedulers, authorization staff, nursing, and pharmacy staff receive timely information.
Monitor drug availability issues, guideline updates, pathway changes, NCCN revisions, and proactively update regimens as needed.
Oversee all aspects of the oral oncolytic program, including verification of new and refill prescriptions, and providing supportive care recommendations.
Coordinate with pharmacy technicians to ensure timely processing, communication, and follow-up for oral therapy patients.
Perform drug utilization management activities.
Ensure compliance with USP 797/800 principles relevant to sterile-compounding oversight in coordination with operational pharmacy staff.
Oversee pharmacy technician pharmacy related activities.
Perform final verification of medications prior to distribution to patients.
Ensure proper storage of medications.
Research and answer drug inquiries.
Document appropriately in patient medical records.
Uphold organization policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws.
Collaborate with all organizational staff.
Effectively completes other duties and projects as assigned.