Overview

• Department: Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy Services
• Schedule: Full Time Days 7:30a-4p Mon-Fri
• Facility: Prime Healthcare SFIL Olympia Fields Hospital
• Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Responsibilities

The Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving cancer therapy and/or specialty infusion therapies across inpatient and outpatient settings. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, this role ensures safe, accurate, and evidence-based chemotherapy and supportive care by verifying and interpreting medication orders, managing complex regimens, documenting clinical interventions, and proactively identifying and resolving medication-related issues. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing clinical protocols, managing complex chemotherapy regimens, and contributing to infusion/oncology-focused medication safety initiatives by ensuring proper handling, dosing, and administration of hazardous drugs. In addition, the Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist actively monitors therapy outcomes, screens for drug interactions and contraindications, provides timely recommendations to prescribers to enhance patient safety and therapeutic efficacy, supports transitions of care by reconciling oncology-related medications, provide drug information and patient education, and participating in quality improvement efforts that enhance clinical outcomes and workflow efficiency. In outpatient infusion services, the pharmacist supports patient access and revenue cycle processes - including prior authorization, reimbursement coordination, and patient assistance resources - while providing oversight of oncology compounding operations to ensure safe preparation practices and regulatory compliance. The Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist also contributes to staff training and the effective use of technology to strengthen chemotherapy safety across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications:

1. Current state Registered Pharmacist License.
2. B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
3. Completion of postgraduate clinical training (PGY-1) or more than three years of clinical pharmacy with experience in infusion/oncology required.
4. BLS required.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
6. Strong customer service skills required.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Postgraduate clinical training PGY-2, especially in Oncology, preferred.
2. Proficiency in Epic Beacon or similar EMR systems preferred.
3. Board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP) or sterile compounding (BCSCP) preferred. Preferred to obtain within 18 months of hire.
4. Advanced clinical and pharmacy operations knowledge in oncology and infusion compounding preferred.
5. Prior authorization, revenue cycle, reimbursement, and payor knowledge preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $112,320.00 to $151,174.40 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days