Day-Shift Oncology Infusion Pharmacist

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 229,233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and

Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Program with ERF

Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Life and AD&D Insurance

Well-being Initiative

Career Growth and Advancement

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking an Oncology Infusion Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate, and effective preparation, verification, and dispensing of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, and supportive care medications for oncology patients in an ambulatory infusion setting.

This role collaborates with oncologists, nurses, and pharmacy staff to optimize outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, and support evidence-based cancer care while upholding USP standards and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• CT Pharmacist license.
• Experience in oncology pharmacy, infusion services, or hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 Oncology Residency preferred.
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive care agents, sterile compounding, and hazardous drug handling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary oncology teams.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and prepare chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, supportive care, and infusion medications in accordance with oncology protocols, USP standards, and state/federal regulations.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriate dosing, treatment regimens, organ function, laboratory values, allergies, drug interactions, and protocol compliance.
• Verify chemotherapy calculations based on patient-specific parameters including diagnosis, body surface area (BSA), weight, and laboratory results.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians involved in sterile compounding and medication preparation to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues and optimize treatment plans.
• Monitor for adverse drug reactions, toxicities, and therapy-related complications and communicate recommendations to the care team.
• Provide drug information and education regarding oncology therapies, treatment protocols, supportive care medications, and infusion administration requirements.
• Maintain compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, hazardous drug handling standards, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical programs, and department projects that enhance patient safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Chemotherapy knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

PGY1 Oncology Residency

PGY2 Oncology Residency

BCOP Certification (preferred)

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking an Oncology Infusion Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate, and effective preparation, verification, and dispensing of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, and supportive care medications for oncology patients in an ambulatory infusion setting.

This role collaborates with oncologists, nurses, and pharmacy staff to optimize outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, and support evidence-based cancer care while upholding USP standards and patient safety.