Oncology Pharmacy Supervising Pharmacist - Full-Time DaysThe Oncology Pharmacy Supervising Pharmacist (OPSP) or the Pharmacist in Charge, is responsible for overseeing all chemotherapy/medication procurement, storage and preparation of the oncology pharmacies. The OPSP ensures that the oncology pharmacy provides optimal services; facilitates safe medication use, meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements; and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes, and standards as they pertain to all areas served by the Cayuga Cancer Center pharmacy.
Roles and Responsibilities:- Enforces policies and procedures that promote safe, appropriate, cost-effective chemotherapy/medication use.
- Manages all oncology pharmacy services staff in production of all types of admixtures, verifies accuracy of procedures, proper chemotherapy regimen interpretation, order validation, drug preparation and labeling.
- Reviews, evaluates and advises on all physicians' medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing; consults with physicians and nurses to clarify orders as needed.
- Develop medication protocols, order sets and perform medication utilization reviews and PI projects to optimize drug therapy utilization.
- Assist with the decision making process in the selection of appropriate evidence-based prophylaxis, chemotherapeutic, and supportive care regimens
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
- Plan for and assist in the treatment of chemotherapy spills, extravasation of vesicants and irritants, and management of hypersensitivity/anaphylactic reactions.
- Understands the functions of each pharmacy information system and demonstrates an ability to effectively use each system.
- Ensures strict accountability of all medications (both controlled and non-controlled) dispensed to patients and automated dispensing cabinets.
- Participate in department, site and institute multidisciplinary committees as assigned.
- Maintains competencies and requirements that support the Clinical Research Service of Cayuga Cancer Center
- Communicates and collaborates with oncology pharmacy technicians, nursing staff, providers and other pharmacists, as is necessary to support the Clinical Research Service of Cayuga Cancer Center.
- Reviews and approves invoices from wholesaler in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with pharmacy leadership to ensure optimal staffing levels of technicians and pharmacists are maintained for full operation of the pharmacy
- Supervises the oncology pharmacy technicians and pharmacist to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and performs sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous medications, and other medication distribution functions when needed.
- Mentors and administers the disciplinary process in collaboration with the SDOP, to maintain service excellence of the department.
- Reports performance metrics, as determined by operational leaders, to the SDOP and other organizational leaders where appropriate.
- Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.
Required Skills and Experience:- Education - Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with either a BS pharmacy or PharmD required.
- Experience - 3 years health system experience preferred, with 1 year in oncology pharmacy practice preferred.
- Licensure - Currently licensed in the State of New York.
Preferred Skills and Experience:- Board Certification or PGY1/PGY2 preferred.
- Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
- Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
- Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.
Physical Requirements:- Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard)
- May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers)
- Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary
- Must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.
Location and Travel Requirements:- Onsite at East CHOA Pharmacy, 10 Arrowwood Drive, Ithaca NY, 14850
- Shift: Full-Time - Days FLEX. Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm. Ability to flex should department needs change.
- 0%-10% Travel can be expected in this role
Pay Range Disclosure:- Standard Rate of $156,249.60 to $182,644.60 per year plus benefits
