Pharmacist-Oncology

SouthCoast Health; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Professional leadership training

Minimum 24 hours per week eligibility

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a Pharmacist - Oncology for per diem coverage. The role involves professional dispensing, clinical review of outpatient chemotherapy, and collaboration with nurses and physicians across cancer care sites.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Pharmacy, MA pharmacist license, and oncology experience (1 year preferred). Vaccination against flu and COVID-19 is required or an approved exemption may be requested.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy required.
• Massachusetts pharmacist license required.
• Experience with USP 797/800 required.
• Oncology experience preferred; 1 year preferred.
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy preferred.
• Vaccination for flu and COVID-19 required or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Dispense outpatient chemotherapy under supervision.
• Serve as resource for nurses, physicians and clinicians.
• Support clinical trials and provide direction to staff.
• Communicate with patients and health care professionals to optimize therapy.

Skills

Oncology Pharmacy

USP 797/800

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Pharmacist - Oncology

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day shift, 7:00am - 4:30pm variable

Location: Oncology - Fairhaven, MA; Must be willing to work across all Southcoast Oncology Clinic sites as needed to provide coverage

A Career At Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Manager, Pharmacy Oncology or designee, perform a variety of professional services and responsibilities related to the clinical review and dispensing of outpatient chemotherapy. Serve as a resource for nurses, physicians and other clinicians who participate in the management of hematology, oncology and other patients receiving care at Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care. Understand and work on clinical trials. Provide technical direction and supervision of assigned personnel. Communicate with patients and other health care professionals to optimize medication therapy.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• A Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy is required.
• Experience working in USP 797/800 environment is required.
• Previous oncology experience is preferred. One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
• Consideration is given to new graduates.
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $55.24 - USD $69.56 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement