Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacist Specialist

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to join a multidisciplinary cancer care team. You will verify chemotherapy orders, manage treatment plans, educate patients, coordinate specialty pharmacy needs, and optimize medication use across outpatient and infusion settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with oncologists, nurses, and staff to ensure safe, evidence-based care aligned with NCCN guidelines, clinical pathways, and

Qualifications

• Review and verify chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care orders for appropriateness, safety, and compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinicians to optimize treatment plans and provide dosing and toxicity guidance.
• Maintain oncology treatment plans within the EPIC system and ensure alignment with standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chemotherapy order verification

Patient education

Treatment plan optimization

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.)

Tools

EPIC EMR

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.