Pharmacist - (Oncology)
About The Position
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is hiring a regular full-time Oncology Pharmacist to support Medical Oncology Network Pharmacy locations in Monroeville, Shadyside, and Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. The position primarily floats between these offices and may also float to other local pharmacy locations as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with no holidays or weekends. The pharmacist collaborates with oncology healthcare team members and provides clinical recommendations about medication dose adjustments and supportive care medications, as appropriate, based on drug regimens, laboratory results, and toxicities. The role supports optimal patient outcomes and cost-effective pharmacotherapy, provides experiential education for current and future healthcare practitioners, and supports drug-related research.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
- Current pharmacist licensure in the practicing state.
- Pharmacist licensure and Act 34 clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous pharmacist experience is preferred, though no previous experience is required.
- Oncology experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions; prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and promptly.
- Support the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, using therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
- Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications while entering orders or verifying medications.
- Organize daily operational duties and assist in supervising pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides, student interns, and other ancillary personnel involved in pharmaceutical care.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures.
- Communicate with physicians and nurses to promptly clarify unclear, illegible, or incomplete orders.
- Provide drug information and educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
- Use available computer systems and technologies in providing pharmaceutical care.
- Fill prescription orders in accordance with state and federal regulations using technological resources and equipment.
- Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
- Collaborate with the oncology healthcare team and provide clinical recommendations on medication dose adjustments and supportive care based on regimens, laboratory results, and toxicities.
- Provide cost-effective pharmacotherapy, experiential education, and support for drug-related research.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
