Pharmacy Director

Cancer Care Northwest•Spokane, WA

7d•$162,988 - $236,333

About The Position

For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases. Cancer Care Northwest is hiring a Pharmacy Director . This position is responsible to o versee the daily operations, strategic development, and clinical excellence of our oncology pharmacy services. Provide expertise on medication related issues to ensure safe and effective drug therapy utilization. Develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulations. Conduct pharmacoeconomic analyses for creation and maintenance of quarterly medication formularies. Member of the executive leadership team responsible for driving the strategic initiatives of the organization. Requires independent decision-making, clinical judgment, and an in-depth knowledge of oncology and therapeutics. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Washington or ability to obtain prior to start date
Minimum of five years' experience in pharmacy practice with at least one year oncology experience.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years prior supervisory and management experience
Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Pharmacy Specialty Board Certification (BCOP or BCPS)
Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency or equivalent oncology experience
Experience with Epic EHR

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day oversight of pharmacy operations
Staff Management: hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure best practices and compliance with USP, NIOSH, DEA, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies as it relates to physician-office drug management
Participate in executive leadership proceedings, including Policy & Procedure and Quality committees
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on medication utilization, procurement, and education to promote safe outcomes
Develop pharmacist-driven protocols (e.g. carboplatin dosing, dose rounding, etc.)
Assume overall responsibility for drug inventory, assuring proper stock levels, pricing, drugs shortages, recalls, etc.
Develop, review, and assist with implementation of treatment protocols and regimen builds
Serve as the Authorized Representative for medications with required REMS programs
Conduct pharmacoeconomic analysis for formulary development and maintenance of clinic drug formularies, based on quarterly price changes and market updates
Oversee relations with wholesaler group purchasing organizations and pharmaceutical companies
Practice liaison for our medically-integrated dispensing program and assist other pharmacists with product verification of medications dispensed through our specialty pharmacy
Clinical pharmacist staff coverage consisting of evaluating chemotherapy and infusion treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness and verifying medication orders
Assist with medication charging and billing procedures or issues in conjunction with business services
Responsible for professional development, including meeting all requirements for continuing education, keeping abreast of current professional literature, and maintaining a pharmacist licensure in good standing