Outpatient Oncology Infusion Pharmacist

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Oak Lawn (IL); Presencial; USD 114 000 - 171 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Educational Assistance Program

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Resumo da oferta

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking an experienced Outpatient Infusion/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to join our on-site team. This role provides clinical pharmacy services in a high-volume infusion setting, supporting safe, effective cancer and specialty treatments.

The candidate will collaborate with the healthcare team, review orders, educate patients, manage formulary, and participate in quality/safety initiatives.

Qualificações

• 3-5 years' experience in adult outpatient oncology, infusion center workflow preferred
• Board Certified in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred, but not required
• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required
• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP
• Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Age-specific patient care knowledge per department standards

Responsabilidades

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels
• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications
• Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned
• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures

Conhecimentos

Clinical pharmacy

Infusion center

Oncology pharmacy

Strong communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy (ACPE)

FPGEC NABP certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking an experienced Outpatient Infusion/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to join our on-site team. This role provides clinical pharmacy services in a high-volume infusion setting, supporting safe, effective cancer and specialty treatments.

The candidate will collaborate with the healthcare team, review orders, educate patients, manage formulary, and participate in quality/safety initiatives.