Oncology Clinical PharmacistPosition SummaryUnder supervision, and according to state and federal law covering the practice of pharmacy, establishes policies and procedures; compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals supplies. Provides a pharmaceutical service and education for a patient population that includes ages ranging from newborn through geriatric. Works with multi-disciplinary health care team in the oncology setting.
Responsibilities- Provide clinical pharmacy services for outpatient oncology population.
- Support operational needs of oncology pharmacy department.
- Communicate with and assist pharmacy management on oncology related initiatives.
- Monitor patient medications to determine possible medication therapy problems.
- Verify oncology physician orders and follow protocols/procedures.
- Dispense chemotherapy medications and manage technician refilling of automated dispensing cabinets.
- Supervise technician and/or prepare chemotherapy admixture solutions according to physician orders.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians on duty for accuracy of work.
- Provide clinical guidance to multi-disciplinary staff pertaining to medications as needed for oncology patients.
- Provide drug information as requested to physicians, nurses, and patients.
- May cross-train to inpatient pharmacy as needs and candidate aptitude allow.
Requirements- Pharm D or Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
- Licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Ohio.
- Prior oncology experience strongly preferred.
- ACLS certification required (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed).
- PALS certification preferred (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed).
- Specific disease state and/or Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification preferred (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed).
- Opportunity to cross-train to other pharmaceutical specialties (EG, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Medication Therapy Management) will be provided as department needs and pharmacist aptitude allow.
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
