Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 122,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a pharmacist at Maine Medical Center in Portland to deliver high-quality patient care for oncology clients. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, optimizing drug therapy, and educating patients and caregivers to promote adherence and safety.

The position requires a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy and an active state license. Prior pharmacist experience is preferred, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree required.
• Current applicable state license with Board of Pharmacy required.
• Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of medication use through optimizing drug selection, ensuring safe medication use, and reduced drug expenditures.
• Assessment of the appropriateness of therapeutics
• Provide alternative regimens as needed
• Integrate laboratory and clinical data to assess clinical progression related to therapeutics
• Identify drug interactions and pharmacokinetic issues
• Provide education to patients and/or their caregivers about new medications or any medications to help promote high levels of knowledge, engagement, and adherence.
• Serve as a resource for drug information during and after rounds to healthcare givers.
• Demonstrate commitment to supporting our pharmacy student and residency programs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree

Job description

Summary

This position will be focused on providing high-quality patient care and education for our oncology patients at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 88483

Summary

This position will be focused on providing high-quality patient care and education for our oncology patients at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland.

Core functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of medication use through optimizing drug selection, ensuring safe medication use, and reduced drug expenditures.
• Assessment of the appropriateness of therapeutics
• Provide alternative regimens as needed
• Integrate laboratory and clinical data to assess clinical progression related to therapeutics
• Identify drug interactions and pharmacokinetic issues
• Provide education to patients and/or their caregivers about new medications or any medications to help promote high levels of knowledge, engagement, and adherence.
• Serve as a resource for drug information during and after rounds to healthcare givers.
• Demonstrate commitment to supporting our pharmacy student and residency programs

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from a recognized/accredited school or college of pharmacy required.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license with Board of Pharmacy required.
• Experience: Previous pharmacist experience preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $122,408.00to $165,630.40per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.