Oncology Infusion Pharmacist — Per Diem

Endeavor Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s clinical pharmacy team seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive oncology-focused pharmaceutical care at Swedish Hospital in Chicago and at the Arlington Heights site. Expect responsibilities ranging from patient education to chemotherapy planning and safety monitoring.

The role requires Illinois licensure, a BS or PharmD, and at least 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience, with oncology certification preferred.

Qualifications

• License: Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist.
• Education: BS or PharmD (preferred) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Certification: Board certification in oncology training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a clinical registered pharmacist (excluding externships).
• Skills: N/A

Responsibilities

• Provide and document comprehensive pharmaceutical care to NorthShore patients with cancer and other conditions related to cancer.
• Provide and document medication education and symptom management to oncology patients and caregivers.
• Review and process chemotherapy and supportive care orders plans for clinical appropriateness.
• Prepare and dispense anti-cancer and supportive care medications for oncology patients following best practices and the organization's policies and procedures.
• Design or update chemotherapy plans, supportive care regimens and monitoring plans for oncology patients.
• Design effective educational materials for patients on chemotherapy.
• Provide chemotherapy infusion reaction management to oncology patients.
• Provide consultative services to other health care professionals on anti-cancer drug therapy and monitoring.
• Provide medication education to pharmacists and other health care professionals.
• Precept learners who are on rotation with the team.
• Review protocols within the EHR for clinical appropriateness based on current guideline recommendations.
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with other health care professionals to carry out quality improvement projects and develop institutional best practices.

Education

BS or PharmD

Job description

Endeavor Health’s clinical pharmacy team seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive oncology-focused pharmaceutical care at Swedish Hospital in Chicago and at the Arlington Heights site. Expect responsibilities ranging from patient education to chemotherapy planning and safety monitoring.

The role requires Illinois licensure, a BS or PharmD, and at least 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience, with oncology certification preferred.