Clinical Pharmacist - Outpatient Infusion Oncology

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 112,320 - 151,174; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking an Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist to provide advanced clinical services for cancer therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will verify chemotherapy orders, manage complex regimens, and implement oncology protocols to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

The role collaborates with oncologists and fellows, participating in transitions of care, patient education, and infusion operations.

Qualifications

• Current state Pharmacist license and eligibility to practice in IL.
• Completion of PGY-1 or equivalent oncology pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy services for cancer therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Verify and interpret chemotherapy and supportive care orders; manage complex regimens.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and oncology safety initiatives for handling hazardous drugs.
• Monitor therapy outcomes, identify drug interactions, and optimize regimens.
• Support transitions of care, patient education, and revenue cycle activities related to oncology care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Registered Pharmacist

Clinical pharmacy experience

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic Beacon EMR

Job description

• Schedule: Full Time Days 7:30a-4p Mon-Fri
• Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Overview

• Department: Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy Services
• Schedule: Full Time Days 7:30a-4p Mon-Fri
• Facility: Prime Healthcare SFIL Olympia Fields Hospital
• Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461

What The Team Is Looking For

• Highly collaborative environment working directly with oncologists and oncology fellows to advance patient care
• Community teaching hospital with educational opportunities for medical residents and fellows
• Opportunities to contribute to oncology care advancement through oncology pharmacy collaborative across the region
• (BCOP, Board Certified in Oncology Pharmacy)

Responsibilities

The Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving cancer therapy and/or specialty infusion therapies across inpatient and outpatient settings. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, this role ensures safe, accurate, and evidence-based chemotherapy and supportive care by verifying and interpreting medication orders, managing complex regimens, documenting clinical interventions, and proactively identifying and resolving medication-related issues. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing clinical protocols, managing complex chemotherapy regimens, and contributing to infusion/oncology-focused medication safety initiatives by ensuring proper handling, dosing, and administration of hazardous drugs. In addition, the Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist actively monitors therapy outcomes, screens for drug interactions and contraindications, provides timely recommendations to prescribers to enhance patient safety and therapeutic efficacy, supports transitions of care by reconciling oncology-related medications, provide drug information and patient education, and participating in quality improvement efforts that enhance clinical outcomes and workflow efficiency. In outpatient infusion services, the pharmacist supports patient access and revenue cycle processes – including prior authorization, reimbursement coordination, and patient assistance resources – while providing oversight of oncology compounding operations to ensure safe preparation practices and regulatory compliance. The Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist also contributes to staff training and the effective use of technology to strengthen chemotherapy safety across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required Qualifications

• Current state Registered Pharmacist License.
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Completion of postgraduate clinical training (PGY-1) or more than three years of clinical pharmacy with experience in infusion/oncology required.
• BLS required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong customer service skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate clinical training PGY-2, especially in Oncology, preferred.
• Proficiency in Epic Beacon or similar EMR systems preferred.
• Board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP) or sterile compounding (BCSCP) preferred. Preferred to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Advanced clinical and pharmacy operations knowledge in oncology and infusion compounding preferred.
• Prior authorization, revenue cycle, reimbursement, and payor knowledge preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $112,320.00 to $151,174.40 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Our company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf