Oncology Infusion Pharmacist – Cancer Care Leader

Cayuga Medical Center; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY, seeks an Oncology Infusion Pharmacist to oversee chemotherapy/medication procurement, storage and preparation across Cayuga Cancer Center pharmacies. You will ensure safe medication use, meet regulatory requirements, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and pharmacists to optimize cancer care.

On-site roles at Cayuga Park Lane and East Pharmacy with rotating coverage; 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy (BS or PharmD).
• 3 years health system experience preferred, with 1 year in oncology pharmacy preferred.
• Board Certification or PGY1/PGY2 preferred.

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.

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy school

BS pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY, seeks an Oncology Infusion Pharmacist to oversee chemotherapy/medication procurement, storage and preparation across Cayuga Cancer Center pharmacies. You will ensure safe medication use, meet regulatory requirements, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and pharmacists to optimize cancer care.

On-site roles at Cayuga Park Lane and East Pharmacy with rotating coverage; 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday.