Lead Oncology Infusion Pharmacist: Protocols & Safety

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking an Oncology Infusion Pharmacist to oversee chemotherapy/medication use across Cayuga Cancer Center pharmacies. You will ensure safe, compliant preparation, with adherence to policies and collaboration with physicians and nurses.

The role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS with ACPE accreditation, plus 3 years health-system experience and oncology exposure. Eligible for NY licensure; clinic infusion hours and onsite locations are noted.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with either a BS pharmacy or PharmD required.

Responsibilities

• Enforces policies and procedures that promote safe, appropriate, cost-effective chemotherapy/medication use.
• Manages all oncology pharmacy services staff in production of all types of admixtures, verifies accuracy of procedures, proper chemotherapy regimen interpretation, order validation, drug preparation and labeling.
• Reviews, evaluates and advises on all physicians' medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing; consults with physicians and nurses to clarify orders as needed.
• Develop medication protocols, order sets and perform medication utilization reviews and PI projects to optimize drug therapy utilization.
• Assist with the decision-making process in the selection of appropriate evidence-based prophylaxis, chemotherapeutic, and supportive care regimens.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
• Plan for and assist in the treatment of chemotherapy spills, extravasation of vesicants and irritants, and management of hypersensitivity/anaphylactic reactions.
• Understands the functions of each pharmacy information system and demonstrates an ability to effectively use each system.
• Ensures strict accountability of all medications (both controlled and non-controlled) dispensed to patients and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Participate in department, site and institute multidisciplinary committees as assigned.
• Maintains competencies and requirements that support the Clinical Research Service of Cayuga Cancer Center.
• Communicates and collaborates with oncology pharmacy technicians, nursing staff, providers and other pharmacists, as is necessary to support the Clinical Research Service of Cayuga Cancer Center.
• Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above, such as IV Admixing.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy experience

Medication safety

Team collaboration

Education

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy BS/PharmD

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking an Oncology Infusion Pharmacist to oversee chemotherapy/medication use across Cayuga Cancer Center pharmacies. You will ensure safe, compliant preparation, with adherence to policies and collaboration with physicians and nurses.

The role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy or BS with ACPE accreditation, plus 3 years health-system experience and oncology exposure. Eligible for NY licensure; clinic infusion hours and onsite locations are noted.