Pharmacist - Oncology and Infusion
About The Position
The Oncology Infusion Pharmacist ensures the safe, accurate, and effective preparation, verification, and dispensing of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic, and supportive care medications for oncology patients in an ambulatory infusion setting. The pharmacist works closely with oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and pharmacy technicians to optimize patient outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, and support evidence-based cancer care. The role includes reviewing medication orders and patient-specific treatment parameters, supervising sterile compounding and medication preparation, monitoring for therapy-related complications, and providing drug information and education to the care team. The pharmacist also participates in quality improvement initiatives, clinical programs, and department projects. Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand regional cancer care through access to clinical specialists, tumor boards, educational resources, and best practices.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
- Connecticut pharmacist license.
- Strong knowledge of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive care agents, sterile compounding, and hazardous drug handling.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary oncology teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in oncology pharmacy, infusion services, or hospital pharmacy.
- Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 Oncology Residency.
- Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP), or eligibility to obtain certification.
Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and prepare chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, supportive care, and infusion medications according to oncology protocols, USP standards, and state and federal regulations.
- Evaluate medication orders for appropriate dosing, treatment regimens, organ function, laboratory values, allergies, drug interactions, and protocol compliance.
- Verify chemotherapy calculations using patient-specific parameters, including diagnosis, body surface area, weight, and laboratory results.
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians involved in sterile compounding and medication preparation to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues and optimize treatment plans.
- Monitor for adverse drug reactions, toxicities, and therapy-related complications, and communicate recommendations to the care team.
- Provide drug information and education regarding oncology therapies, treatment protocols, supportive care medications, and infusion administration requirements.
- Maintain compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, hazardous drug handling standards, and controlled substance regulations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical programs, and department projects that enhance patient safety and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiative.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
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Job Type
Full-time
