Oncology Pharmacist

Cancer Care Northwest; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Care Northwest in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to provide comprehensive oncology pharmaceutical care to our patient population. The role includes evaluating chemotherapy and infusion plans, verifying orders, supervising technicians, developing pharmacist-driven protocols, and collaborating with providers to maximize efficacy and safety.

Epic EHR experience is preferred; must hold PharmD or BS in Pharmacy and WA licensure, with a minimum of two years' pharmacy

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree from an accredited school.
• State of Washington pharmacist licensure or ability to obtain before start date.
• Minimum of two years' pharmacy practice experience or completion of a PGY-1 residency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate chemotherapy and infusion treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Verify medication orders by assessing diagnosis, dosing, interactions, allergies, labs, and monitoring parameters.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in sterile and non-sterile product preparation.
• Recommend therapy modifications to providers to maximize benefits and minimize toxicity.
• Develop pharmacist-driven protocols (e.g., dosing, dose rounding).
• Serve as a drug information resource to healthcare professionals.
• Ensure product verification for medications dispensed through the specialty pharmacy.
• Assist the research department with investigational drug trials.
• Analyze drug shortages and inventory needs.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for oncology clinics.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education requirements.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Clinical decision-making

Drug therapy management

Education to staff

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BSP

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

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:

Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient's oncologic diagnosis, prescribed treatment, age group, and other identified needs. Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients to assure safe and effective drug therapy. 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:

• Evaluate chemotherapy and infusion treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Verify medication orders by assessing diagnosis, dosing, drug interactions, allergies, labs, toxicity, and drug-specific monitoring parameters to ensure safe medication administration.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in the preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products.
• Recommend therapy modifications to providers as clinically necessary to maximize therapeutic benefits and minimize toxicity.
• Participate in developing pharmacist-driven protocols (e.g. carboplatin dosing, dose rounding, etc.)
• Serve as a drug information resource to other healthcare professionals, including educating on new therapies.
• Product verification of medications dispensed through our specialty pharmacy.
• Assist the research department with the review, evaluation, and roll out of new investigational drug trials.
• Analyze drug shortages and inventory needs.
• Develop, review, and assist with implementation of drug protocols and regimen builds.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory bodies as it pertains to physician-based oncology outpatient clinics.
• Responsible for professional development, including meeting all requirements for continuing education, keeping abreast of current professional literature, and maintaining a pharmacist licensure in good standing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 two years' experience in pharmacy practice OR completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oncology Experience
• Pharmacy Specialty Board Certification (BCOP or BCPS)
• PGY-2 in oncology
• Experience with Epic EHR

Physical Demands:

• 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 DOE – $140,000-$204,153

Benefit Information

https://careers.usoncology.com/benefits