Pharmacist-Oncology

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Earned Time Off

403B Retirement Plan with company map

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. in Fall River, MA, seeks a Pharmacist-Oncology to join the Oncology Pharmacy team. The role focuses on dispensing outpatient chemotherapy and providing clinical review to optimize patient care.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with MA pharmacist licensure and oncology experience preferred. This position supports nurses, physicians, and other clinicians and may involve participation in clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Registered Pharmacist license by the MA Board is required.
• Experience in USP 797/800 environment is required.
• Previous oncology experience is preferred.
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy is preferred.
• Must be vaccinated for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Dispense outpatient chemotherapy and provide clinical review.
• Serve as a resource for nurses, physicians and other clinicians.
• Communicate with patients and health care professionals to optimize therapy.
• Understand and work on clinical trials.

Skills

Pharmacist License MA

Oncology Pharmacy

Clinical review

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

USP 797/800

Job description

Overview

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 southeastern 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: 24hrs

Shift: Day shift, 7:00am - 4:30pm variable, plus rotating on-call

Location: Oncology - Fall River, MA; Must be willing to work at any Southcoast Oncology Clinic Pharmacy as needed.

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.
• Must be a Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
• 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 $55.79 - USD $70.26 /Hr.