Position Highlights:

Provides safe and effective drug therapy management to improve the outcomes of patients.

Works centrally and decentrally to perform all functions of a Registered Pharmacist including accurate dispensing, clinical interaction with the health care team, patient care monitoring and supervision of the pharmacy technicians.

The Ideal Candidate:

Will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Has completed an Oncology Specialty Residency or has 5 years of experience in oncology.

Is Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).

Responsibilities:

Ensures safe and effective dispensing, order validation and processing of chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy orders.

Adheres to the institutional high risk standards, guidelines and policies for chemotherapy/biotherapy, handling and dispensing. Checks all technician activities for proper selection, labeling, preparation, and documentation of drug dispensing.

Provides educational services to patients, physicians, nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals and within the Department of Pharmacy.

Reports and investigates adverse drug, medication errors and communicates to the pertinent health care providers. Makes recommendations for treatment or modification of therapy when appropriate. Performs appropriate communication to applicable healthcare providers to ensure transition and/or continuity of care.

Credentials and Qualifications:

1- Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy. Pharm.D. is preferred.

2- Certification: Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).

3- Work Experience: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Residency with 3 years of experience in a progressive institutional oncology practice, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a progressive institutional oncology practice.