Pharmacist

Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY; Collamer (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY seeks a full-time Oncology Pharmacist to join our professional team. The role includes overseeing infusion and dispensing services across three locations, ensuring safe antineoplastic drug handling and accurate medication orders.

You will collaborate with clinicians to plan and optimize regimens, monitor patient responses, and provide drug information to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills and ability to manage complex pharmacy workflows.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical retail pharmacy operations.
• Ability and willingness to work with potential exposure to toxic drugs and infectious patients.
• Proficiency with computer systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Commitment to confidentiality and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation or dispensing of commercially available and investigational antineoplastic drugs.
• Assess medication orders and advise on therapy changes when needed.
• Plan, update, and implement antineoplastic and antiemetic regimens.
• Monitor patient responses to drug therapy and pain control measures.
• Provide drug information to patients and care teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Clinical retail pharmacy operations

Toxic drug handling

Infectious patient care

Computer proficiency

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Education

Pharm.D. or B.Pharmacy

Job description

Description

Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY (HOACNY), voted one of Central New York’s Best Places to Work, is looking for a full time Oncology Pharmacist to join our professional team. HOACNY provides cancer care services, Monday through Friday, day hours at three convenient locations in East Syracuse, Camillus and Auburn. If you are a highly motivated, team oriented individual looking to make a difference in your career,

This individual will assist in the organizing, coordinating, and supervising of all aspects of infusion and dispensing pharmacy services within Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY. This individual oversees, prepares or dispenses commercially available and investigational antineoplastic drugs; assesses medication orders; assists with patient care activities including planning, updating and implementing antineoplastic and antiemetic drug regimens; monitors patients’ response to drug therapy and fluid and pain control medications; recommends changes or alternative therapy; and provides drug related information.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, including stipends/bonuses, as well as generous benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, 401k/pension, tuition reimbursement, holidays, advanced PTO, etc. including convenient free parking.

Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. HOA is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical retail pharmacy operations
• Ability and willingness to work with potential exposure to toxic drugs and infectious patients
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to maintain records and files
• Ability to work with precision and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education:

Pharm.D. or Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited college

Experience:

Three years of related experience preferred.

Certificate/License:

NYS pharmacist license required