Acute Oncology Pharmacist

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an Oncology Pharmacist to provide clinical and distribution services, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure safe and cost-effective medication therapy for patients. The role includes supervising support personnel and contributing to departmental initiatives.

The position requires a PharmD or equivalent, Illinois Pharmacist License, and BCOP certification within 18 months of hire, with PGY-2 Oncology Residency or 5+ years oncology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
• Illinois Pharmacist License required.
• Completion of PGY-2 Oncology Residency or ≥5 years oncology experience.
• BCOP certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Proficient with Windows and pharmacy software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee oncologic drug therapy as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Review and monitor medication orders to identify drug-related issues.
• Provide drug information and education to staff and patients.
• Document interventions and outcomes for quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support oncology drug inventory and address shortages.
• Collaborate with directors and hospital administration as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD degree preferred

PGY-2 Oncology Residency

BCOP certification

Tools

Windows

Pharmacy software

Job description

Oncology Pharmacist

Schedule:

Full-time, 80 hours per pay period.

8:00 to 5:00 pm* Flexible schedule.

Position Summary:

The Oncology Pharmacist provides clinical and distribution services in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to ensure safe and cost-effective medication therapy for patients. Supervises support personnel and participates in various departmental initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees drug therapy treatment plans and protocols as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets, monitors, and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential or actual drug-related issues.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Documents interventions and their outcomes to support drug therapy quality improvement initiatives.
• Assesses and assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supports the pharmacy buyer in managing oncology drug inventory and helps address drug shortages.
• Collaborates with department directors, hospital administration, and other hospital personnel as needed or directed by the director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required. PharmD degree preferred.
• Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist License required.
• Completion of PGY-2 Oncology Residency or a minimum of 5 years non-dispensing oncology experience required.
• Board certification in oncology pharmacy specialty (BCOP) required within 18 months of hire.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with in-depth knowledge of Windows and pharmacy software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communications skills required.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and sign-on bonus
• Diverse and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive team culture
• Rural peaceful area