Oncology Pharmacist

Shannon Health

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required
  • Preferred Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy
  • Preferred 3-5 years of experience in a comparable pharmaceutical setting
  • Registered Pharmacist certification required
  • Sterile Compounding Certification required

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety in compounding and dispensing chemotherapy
  • Minimize drug waste and manage drug shortages
  • Monitor adverse drug events for patients
  • Evaluate drug-drug and drug-disease interactions
  • Provide patient education and supportive care services
  • Participate in chemotherapy formulary management and treatment protocols
  • Contribute to improving patient outcomes in collaboration with the Oncology Team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Retirement savings plan options
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Oncology Pharmacists ensure safety in compounding, preparing, and dispensing chemotherapy along with minimizing drug waste, managing drug shortages, and decreasing exposure to hazardous drugs. The Pharmacist will work along the Oncology Team to provide patient services such as patient education, monitoring adverse drug events, and evaluation of drug-drug, drug-disease interactions, and providing supportive care services. As a part of the Oncology Team, pharmacists can also be asked to take part in the decision-making process on chemotherapy formulary management, treatment protocols, compliance with regulations, and improvement of patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
  • Required
    • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
    • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
  • Preferred
    • Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy

Experience:
  • Preferred
    • Three to five years of experience in a comparable pharmaceutical setting

Certification/Licensure:
  • Required
    • Registered Pharmacist
    • Sterile Compounding Certification

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