Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Hematology/Oncology

Main Line Health; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Line Health, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Hematology/Oncology at Lankenau Medical Center to lead oncology pharmacotherapy optimization for both inpatient and outpatient care.

The role includes formulary management, evaluation of new antineoplastic agents, and collaboration with informatics to ensure safe, effective EHR tools, plus staff education to support evidence-based use and stewardship initiatives.

Qualifications

• PGY2 oncology residency required (or 4 years of clinical pharmacy with 2 years in oncology).
• Experience with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care.
• BCOP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient and outpatient oncology formulary and evaluate new antineoplastic agents.
• Determine appropriate site of care (inpatient vs outpatient) and oversee off-label/non-formulary uses.
• Collaborate with pharmacy informatics to develop, maintain, and enhance EHR tools for oncology care.
• Promote evidence-based antineoplastic utilization through staff education, monitoring, and stewardship initiatives.
• Provide consultation to internal/external clinicians on treatment policies and education.

Skills

Oncology pharmacotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Pharm.D. degree

ASHP-Accredited PGY-1 Residency

ASHP-Accredited PGY-2 Residency or equivalent

Job description

Could you be our next Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Hematology/Oncology at Lankenau Medical Center?

Why work as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with Main Line Health?

Make an Impact!

The Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for the management and optimization of the inpatient and outpatient oncology formulary, including the evaluation and implementation of new antineoplastic agents and determination of the appropriate site of care (inpatient vs outpatient). This role provides oversight for the review and approval process of off-label, non-formulary, and other non-standard uses of antineoplastic therapies. The Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist collaborates closely with pharmacy informatics teams to develop, maintain, and enhance electronic health record (EHR) tools and resources that support safe and effective oncology care. Additionally, this position promotes evidence-based antineoplastic utilization through ongoing staff education, practice monitoring, and stewardship initiatives designed to optimize patient outcomes and ensure appropriate medication use.

Develop and Grow Your Career!

Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.

Get Involved!

Use your collaboration skills by providing consultation services to internal and external health care professionals. Develop, plan, organize and evaluate clinical, education and research activities in area of specialty including treatment, policies and procedures, continuing education programs, medical and pharmacy literature reviews and clinical drug research initiatives, in accordance with the Pharmacy Services’ goals and objectives.

Join the Team!

Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.

Position-Specific Benefits include:

You are eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!

Position:

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Shift:

(Monday – Friday) Day Shift

Experience:

PGY2 oncology residency required (or equivalent of 4 years of clinical pharmacy experience with 2 years in oncology practicing at an oncology-focused care site (e.g., CoC-Accredited Cancer Program, NCI Designated Cancer Center or Comprehensive Cancer Center), with demonstrated involvement in the management of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care for patients with cancer.)

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary oncology teams and applying evidence-based treatment protocols to optimize patient outcomes, safety, and medication stewardship.

BCOP preferred

Education:

1. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree Completion of ASHP-Accredited PGY-1 Residency required.

2. Completion of ASHP-Accredited PGY-2 Residency or equivalent experience in specialty area required.

Licensures/Certifications:

1. A current Pennsylvania Pharmacist license required.

2. Recent graduates and pharmacists eligible for reciprocity will be considered as long as licensure is complete before the end of the 90-day probationary period. Board certification (i.e. BCPS, BCNSP, BCOP, BCCP, BCACP, etc.) and/or specialty credentialing (i.e. CDE, CGP, CACP, etc.) is preferred.