Advocate Health Care

Clinical Pharmacist I (Outpatient Oncology/Infusion)

Advocate Health Care$114K — $171K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years' experience in outpatient oncology preferred
  • Board Certified in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred, but not required
  • Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school required
  • Licensed in state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity
  • Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required

Responsibilities

  • Oversees pharmaceutical care and evaluates medication therapy regimens
  • Provides patient education and counseling on medication use and adverse effects
  • Designs, recommends, and monitors patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens
  • Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions
  • Participates in medical emergency management when needed
  • Actively supports medication safety and quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage medication-use processes

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship
  • Support for maintaining certifications and continuing education
  • Collaborative work environment that focuses on patient safety and quality of care
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivatedOutpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to join our oncology/infusion pharmacy team. This onsite role provides clinical pharmacy services in a high-volume ambulatory oncology setting, supporting optimal medication management for patients undergoing cancer treatment. The pharmacist will collaborate closely with members of the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care. Schedule
  • Pharmacy hours:Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Required availability:8:30 AM – 5:00 PM two to three times per week
  • Hours are subject to change based on operational needs
Additional Information: 3-5 years' experience in adult outpatient oncology, infusion center workflow preferred Board Certified in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred, but not required Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Major Responsibilities: Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format. Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications. Practices in compliance with organizations policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice Education Required: Bachelors or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP Experience Required: No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Maintains skills in area of practice Strong computer skills Excellent communication and organization skills Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job Exposed to normal office environment DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
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