Licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania
PGY-2 Oncology residency with BCOP required within one year OR
PGY-1 residency + three years relevant experience and BCOP required within one year OR
Six years relevant experience and BCOP required within one year
Responsibilities
Provide advanced clinical expertise in hematology, oncology, and cellular therapy
Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers to optimize chemotherapy regimens
Recommend appropriate drug, dose, route, and duration based on patient factors
Improve patient outcomes through effective pharmacotherapy services
Promote initiatives to increase utilization of outpatient/infusion services
Optimize patient flow for inpatient admissions
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement plans, Extended Illness Bank, and Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and employee recognition programs
Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts
Full Job Description
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Varied Hours: 8-hour shifts Recruiter Contact: Melissa Leota at mleota@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Adult Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides advanced clinical expertise in hematology, oncology, and/or cellular therapy pharmacotherapy services. As a subject matter expert, this role collaborates with hematology/oncology physicians, advanced practice providers, and oncology nurse coordinators to improve patient outcomes by assisting providers in optimizing chemotherapy regimens and supportive care by recommending appropriate drug, dose, route, and duration based on patient factors and optimize patient flow for inpatient admissions as well as promote initiatives to increase utilization of outpatient/infusion services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Doctorate degree Pharm D
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania.
A PGY-2 Oncology residency with BCOP required within one (1) year of hiring OR
A PGY-1 general practice residency + three (3) years of relevant experience and BCOP required within one (1) year of hiring OR
Six (6) years of relevant experience and BCOP required within one (1) year of hiring
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Union: Non Bargained
About Penn State Health
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
