Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacist Specialist

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines seeks an Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to support outpatient and infusion clinics with chemotherapy order verification, treatment plan management, patient education, and specialty-pharmacy coordination.

You will optimize medication use as the primary medication expert for providers, nurses, and patients, while contributing to education, quality improvement, and learner development.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited college.
• Licensure as a pharmacist in Iowa or eligibility; licensed within 3 months.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1; PGY-2 or 3 years' experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within 3 months of hire.
• BCPS or relevant specialty board certification within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy orders for safety and guideline adherence.
• Perform clinical review of labs, diagnoses, and dosing to authorize treatment and support care.
• Collaborate with oncologists and nurses to optimize patient treatment plans and educate patients.
• Maintain oncology plans in EPIC and align with NCCN and manufacturer updates.
• Manage oral chemo and specialty meds workflows from prescription to initiation.

Skills

ASHP PGY-1

PGY-2 or 3 years experience

Licensed in Iowa

BLS certified

ACLS certified

BCPS board certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.)

Job description

Description

The Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is an integral member of the multidisciplinary cancer care team, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients across outpatient and infusion clinic settings. This role supports safe and effective cancer treatment delivery through chemotherapy order verification, treatment plan management, patient education, specialty pharmacy coordination, and medication optimization. The pharmacist serves as the primary medication expert for providers, nurses, and patients while contributing to education, quality improvement, and learner development.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Shift

Weekend Days

What You Will Do

• Review and verify chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care treatment orders for appropriateness, safety, and compliance with institutional and evidence-based guidelines and serve as the oncology medication resource for clinic staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Perform comprehensive clinical review of laboratory values, diagnosis, treatment history, organ function, dosing parameters, and supportive care requirements prior to treatment authorization. Participate in formulary reviews, medication-use evaluations, and oncology protocol standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient-specific treatment plans, provide recommendations regarding chemotherapy dosing, toxicity management, supportive care, drug interactions, and therapeutic alternatives, and conduct comprehensive chemotherapy education visits for patients and caregivers prior to treatment initiation.
• Maintain oncology treatment plans within the EPIC electronic health record and ensure treatment plans align with current evidence-based practices, clinical pathways, NCCN guidelines, manufacturer updates, and organizational standards,
• Manage oral chemotherapy and specialty medication workflows from prescribing through treatment initiation, and monitor for adherence, toxicity, laboratory results, and treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.

• Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years of hospital or ambulatory experience required.
• Successful completion of PGY-2 residency or 3 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area preferred.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire based on practice area(s).
• BPS Board Certification (BCPS or specialty board certification in the relevant clinical practice area) within 3 years of hire.
• Other certifications if requested by direct supervisors/managers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.