Oncology Specialty Pharmacist

The US Oncology Network; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Minnesota Oncology is seeking a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to dispense medications, collaborate with nursing and medical staff, and support IV admixture and oral specialty pharmacy services. The role emphasizes accurate preparation, patient counseling, and documentation to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Qualified candidates hold a PharmD, Minnesota pharmacist license, and ideally PGY-2 Oncology Residency with Board Certification.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active Minnesota Pharmacist License.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and pharmaceutical products following professional standards.
• Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to guide drug therapy.
• Provide counseling to patients and families on drug therapy and interactions.
• Prepare and dispense medication orders and maintain patient drug profiles.
• Ensure insurance approval before admixing and comply with guidelines.

Education

PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy

Active Minnesota Pharmacist License

Job description

Overview

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference. Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company‑paid Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources
• Monday through Friday - Business Hours
• Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

SCOPE:

The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications and pharmaceutical products while adhering to established professional standards and best practices. This position requires close collaboration with nursing and medical staff to provide guidance on drug therapy. This role supports oncology services across both IV admixture and oral specialty pharmacy services.

• Coordinates with physician staff and service providers in planning and implementing patient care plans to ensure the safe and timely delivery of drug therapy. Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient clinical chart, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
• Provides counseling and answers questions from patients and family concerning drug therapy. Instructs patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake and warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
• Prepares and dispenses medication orders.
• Maintains and evaluates patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess orders for any incompatibilities.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information, verifies patient information, and proper physician authorization.
• Ensures insurance approval before admixing. Admixes drugs as ordered by physicians accurately and timely per department guidelines and prepares all drugs within OSHA and interoffice guidelines.
• Ensures correct preparation of all formulas or medications.
• Checks all prescriptions for completeness, calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Organizes and directs technician workflow; verifies their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifies order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests from healthcare professionals and patients.
• Ensures adherence to all legal and professional requirements, including those for controlled substances.
• Consults with patients to determine pre-existing conditions to assess medication compatibility.
• Participates in pharmacy teaching and in‑service programs.
• Logs and dates all drugs in use, checks drugs monthly for outdates, and keeps accurate temperature logs.
• Maintains accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Assists with inventory control of medications, orders supplies and medications, and receives and shelves medications.
• Ensures standard drug supplies are adequately stocked in all departments.
• Prepares labels, files, and prepares billing, and computes prices.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Prepares reports and monitoring activities as directed.

Salary Level

$124,000 - $158,000 annual

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active Minnesota Pharmacist License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Oncology Pharmacy
• PGY-2 Oncology Residency
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination, and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.