Coordinator Oncology Pharmacotherapist

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 82,518 - 97,079; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL is seeking an Oncology Pharmacotherapist to lead, develop, provide and evaluate clinical pharmacy services for oncology patients. The role collaborates with pharmacy leadership to optimize medication use and supports cancer care teams across settings.

The position requires PGY1 plus 1 year in oncology or 3 years oncology-focused hospital pharmacy, BCOP preferred, Pharm.D. or PGY2 Oncology, and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Pharmacist Board certification in Oncology (PHRM-).
• BCOP preferred but must be current or achieved within one year of starting.
• AHA BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• 3 years of hospital pharmacy program/services experience; 50% oncology focus acceptable.
• Oncology medication use process management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, provide and evaluate clinical pharmacy services for oncology patients.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to support decision making in oncology care.
• Participate in quality assurance and management projects related to oncology and immunologic therapy.
• Work with lead oncologists and cancer care center leadership across Pharmacy and Medical staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Detail oriented

Leadership

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $59.90 - $70.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Oncology Pharmacotherapist will lead, develop, provide, and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the oncology patient population. The Pharmacotherapist will ensure safe, clinically effective, and cost efficient use of drugs. Collaborating with the pharmacy senior leadership to provide decision support for effective medication use in oncology areas. Performs a variety of clinical‑staff pharmacist functions involving evidence based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients in oncology settings within OSF HealthCare. Participates in quality assurance/management projects related to oncology and immunologic therapy while working closely with lead oncologists, cancer care center leadership, as well as Pharmacy and Medical staff members.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licenses/Certifications: PHRM-Pharmacist Board certification in Oncology. Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred but is required to be current or achieved within one (1) year of starting this position. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Experience: Completed a PGY1 in Pharmacy Practice plus 1 additional year of practice with at least 50% of time spent in oncology activities (50% of time or more) OR 3 years of focused oncology experience (50% of time or more in a hospital or oncology infusion center setting) with progressively more responsible related work experience demonstrating a gain in comprehensive understanding of medication use process management, leadership and practice management skills, practice related education/training, and use of medical informatics will be considered. 3 years of hospital pharmacy program/services experience.

Other Skills/Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software; Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) OR completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy.

Other Skills/Knowledge: Must comply with state and federal pharmacy rules and regulations.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.