Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

ccf; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Cleveland Clinic Health System in West Palm Beach as a Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology, supporting oncology and infusion pharmacy operations. You will compound oncology meds, review and verify orders, collaborate with providers, and assist with daily workflows to ensure safe, effective patient care.

May float to regional sites during orientation. Responsibilities include maintaining infusion pharmacy efficiency, contributing to safety initiatives, and educating students, residents, and

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college
• Current state licensure as a Pharmacist or eligible within 90 days of hire
• Current BLS certification
• Immunization administration certification within 90 days of hire
• ACLS or PALS certification within required timeframe
• Ability to meet regulatory requirements for oncology pharmacy practice

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.
• Ensure appropriate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
• Provide cost-effective care.

Education

PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Immunization administration course/certification within 90 days of hire

ACLS or PALS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Board Certification

Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1) or equivalent

Post-Graduate Year 2 Residency (PGY2) or relevant oncology pharmacy experience

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

Location

West Palm Beach

Facility

Florida West Palm Beach

Job Code

000556

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Oncology, a caregiver in this role will support oncology and infusion pharmacy operations at Cleveland Clinic's West Palm Beach location. Responsibilities include compounding oncology and infusion medications, reviewing and verifying medication orders and collaborating with providers and clinical teams to support safe, effective patient care. The caregiver will also assist with daily pharmacy workflows, provide clinical expertise in oncology medication management and help maintain efficient infusion pharmacy operations. While primarily based in West Palm Beach, the caregiver may float to other regional locations based on departmental needs.

A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekend or Cleveland Clinic-recognized holiday requirements. Floating to other regional locations may be required primarily during initial orientation and training, with minimal floating expected afterward.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered and evidence-based pharmacy and medication services.
• Ensure the appropriate selection, dosing, administration and dispensing of medication orders.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
• Provide cost-effective care.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• PharmD or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible in current state within 90 days of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification within 90 days of hire for Individuals administering immunizations
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within one of hire for individuals responding to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Board Certification
• Completion of a Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience
• Post-Graduate Year 2 Residency (PCY2) or relevant experience for Clinical Pharmacists in a specialized pharmacy practice area
• Prior oncology experience

Physical Requirements :

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.
• Must have normal or corrected vision.
• Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person

Personal Protective Equipment :

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Influenza Prevention Program

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation,