Dir, Pharmacy & Adix Services

US Oncology Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Care Northwest seeks an experienced Pharmacy Leader to oversee day-to-day oncology pharmacy operations, drive clinical excellence, and develop policies to maintain compliant, high‑quality drug therapy across the organization.

As a member of the executive leadership team, you will shape formulary strategies, manage inventory, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Current Washington pharmacist license or ability to obtain before start.
• Minimum five years of pharmacy practice with oncology experience.
• Preferred: supervisory experience, PGY1/PGY2 oncology residency, BCOP/BCPS.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day oversight of pharmacy operations
• Hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• Develop and maintain policies to ensure USP/NIOSH/DEA/OSHA compliance
• Participate in executive leadership proceedings, including Policy & Procedure and Quality committees
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on medication utilization and education
• Develop pharmacist-driven protocols (e.g. dosing, dose rounding)
• Oversee drug inventory, pricing, shortages, recalls
• Develop and review treatment protocols and regimen builds
• Serve as Authorized Representative for REMS programs
• Conduct pharmacoeconomic analyses for formulary development
• Oversee relations with wholesalers and GPOs; liaise with pharma
• Provide clinical pharmacist coverage for chemotherapy/infusion plans and verification
• Assist with medication charging and billing procedures
• Maintain ongoing professional development and licensure

Skills

Oncology pharmacy

Leadership

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Education

PharmD

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

Join a Legacy of Care – Delivering over 50 years of Healing and Hope

For over five decades Cancer Care Northwest has been the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center, providing an integrated approach to the diagnosis, treatment and healing of cancer and blood-related diseases.

Our collective passion to fight against cancer is what motivates and inspires us every day and is the reason Cancer Care Northwest has become the Inland Northwest's premier cancer center. We provide comprehensive, innovative, compassionate, integrated care throughout each patient's journey. We are searching for dedicated professionals who share our passion in saving lives. Are you searching for better work-life balance? Join us in our mission to save lives.

Position Overview

Oversee the daily operations, strategic development, and clinical excellence of our oncology pharmacy services. Provide expertise on medication related issues to ensure safe and effective drug therapy utilization. Develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulations. Conduct pharmacoeconomic analyses for creation and maintenance of quarterly medication formularies. Member of the executive leadership team responsible for driving the strategic initiatives of the organization. Requires independent decision-making, clinical judgment, and an in-depth knowledge of oncology and therapeutics. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day oversight of pharmacy operations


• Staff Management: hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians


• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure best practices and compliance with USP, NIOSH, DEA, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies as it relates to physician-office drug management


• Participate in executive leadership proceedings, including Policy & Procedure and Quality committees


• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on medication utilization, procurement, and education to promote safe outcomes


• Develop pharmacist-driven protocols (e.g. carboplatin dosing, dose rounding, etc.)


• Assume overall responsibility for drug inventory, assuring proper stock levels, pricing, drugs shortages, recalls, etc.


• Develop, review, and assist with implementation of treatment protocols and regimen builds


• Serve as the Authorized Representative for medications with required REMS programs


• Conduct pharmacoeconomic analysis for formulary development and maintenance of clinic drug formularies, based on quarterly price changes and market updates


• Oversee relations with wholesaler group purchasing organizations and pharmaceutical companies


• Practice liaison for our medically-integrated dispensing program and assist other pharmacists with product verification of medications dispensed through our specialty pharmacy


• Clinical pharmacist staff coverage consisting of evaluating chemotherapy and infusion treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness and verifying medication orders


• Assist with medication charging and billing procedures or issues in conjunction with business services


• Responsible forprofessional development, including meeting all requirements for continuingeducation, keeping abreast of current professional literature, and maintaining a pharmacist licensure in good standing


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy


• Licensure: Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Washington or ability to obtain prior to start date


• Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in pharmacy practice with at least one year oncology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years prior supervisory and management experience


• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency


• Pharmacy Specialty Board Certification (BCOP or BCPS)


• Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency or equivalent oncology experience


• Experience with Epic EHR

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Regularly: sit, grasp, reach, bend, stoop/crouch, talk, and hear


• Occasionally: stand, walk, lift up to 30 pounds, pull/push up to 30 pounds, carry up to 30 pounds


• Vision: clearly see up to 5 feet with or without corrective lenses

Work Environment

While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee will not be exposed to any workplace environmental conditions caused by extreme noise, heat, cold, workplace hazards, atmospheric dust/fumes/vapors/mists, pathogens, or toxic chemicals

Salary

Salary DOE – $174,999-$253,748

Benefit Information

https://careers.usoncology.com/benefits