Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist

mhnetwork; West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

mhnetwork seeks a Clinical Oncology Specialist to shepherd pharmaceutical care for hematology and oncology patients. The role includes directing pharmacy aspects of oncology research, disseminating drug information to staff, and ensuring safe use of novel therapies.

Excellent communication with patients and clinicians is required, along with licensure in West Virginia and a strong commitment to optimal patient care across age groups. This is a direct-hire, on-site hospital position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Pharm.D. or Master’s degree related to pharmacy preferred.
• Specialty Residency preferred.
• WV Board of Pharmacy Licensure required.
• Board Certified in Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal pharmaceutical care for hematology and oncology patients.
• Participate in clinical and economic analyses of pharmaceutical care.
• Direct pharmacy aspects of hematology/oncology research and disseminate drug information.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other stakeholders.
• Develop safeguards against drug misadventures in oncology treatment areas with novel therapies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Clinical analysis

Economic analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Pharm.D. or Master's degree

Specialty Residency

WV Board of Pharmacy Licensure

Board Certified in Oncology

Job description

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring optimal pharmaceutical care for our patients for all age groups receiving hematology and oncology services.

Will participate in clinical and economic analysis of pharmaceutical care provided to these patients and make recommendations as warranted.

The Clinical Oncology Specialist will be the principle pharmacist involved in directing the pharmacy aspects of hematology and oncology research, including disseminating drug information to the pharmacy staff and others as warranted.

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other customers of the hospital.

The Clinical Oncology Specialist develops safeguards against drug misadventures in a treatment area where novel and experimental drug therapies are frequently employed.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required
• Pharm.D. or Master's degree related to pharmacy is preferred
• Specialty Residency is preferred
• WV Board of Pharmacy Licensure is required
• Board Certified in Oncology is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience
• 2+ Years of Position-Related Experience is preferred
• Oncology Specialty Residency is preferred

The kind of position-related experience includes:

Working or training in an oncology-based pharmacy practice