Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology/IV)

aah; Downers Grove (IL); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Downers Grove, IL seeks an experienced Outpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to join the infusion team. The role provides clinical services both virtually and onsite to high‑volume ambulatory oncology settings in the Chicagoland area.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of adult outpatient oncology experience and BCOP is preferred but not required; licensure and certifications vary by area.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity.
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification may be required based on area of practice.
• 3–5 years of experience in adult outpatient oncology is preferred.
• Ability to provide patient education and counseling on medications and adherence.

Aufgaben

• Oversee pharmaceutical care and design pharmacotherapy regimens.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on medications, adverse effects, and adherence.
• Design, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific regimens using biomedical literature.
• Review medication orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Participate in medical emergencies and quality improvement activities.
• Support formulary adherence and non-formulary medication management.
• Precept and mentor pharmacy learners and teammates.

Kenntnisse

Strong computer skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Presentation skills

Training development

Decision making

Team building

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Life support training

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (ACPE-accredited) or FPGEC NABP

Jobbeschreibung

Department

37383 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Drugs: Libertyville

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Outpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to join our oncology/infusion pharmacy team. This role provides clinical pharmacy services both virtually and onsite to high-volume ambulatory oncology pharmacies across the Chicagoland area. The pharmacist will work onsite in Downers Grove, IL when providing virtual support. Other onsite locations include Aurora, Crystal Lake, Libertyville, Oak Lawn, and Park Ridge, Illinois.

Schedule

Pharmacy hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM and occasional Saturday day shift coverage Hours are subject to change based on operational needs

Additional Information

3-5 years' experience in adult outpatient oncology, infusion center workflow preferred Board Certified in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred, but not required

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Major Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels
• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.
• Practices in compliance with organization's policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned
• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice

Education Required

Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Maintains skills in area of practice Strong computer skills Excellent communication and organization skills Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor c