Pharmacist-Oncology

Southcoast Health System; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Earned time off

Employee wellbeing program

403B retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist-Oncology to support outpatient chemotherapy services at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. The role requires a BS in Pharmacy and MA Pharmacist license, with experience in USP 797/800 standards and oncology preferred.

The position involves day shifts with potential cross-site coverage across Southcoast oncology facilities. You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and clinicians to optimize therapy, participate in trials, and

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and be a licensed Pharmacist in Massachusetts.
• Experience in USP 797/800 standards is required.
• Oncology pharmacy experience is preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Dispense outpatient chemotherapy and provide clinical review of therapies.
• Serve as a resource for nurses, physicians, and other clinicians in hematology/oncology care.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy.
• Understand and participate in clinical trials as part of cancer care services.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy experience

USP 797/800 environment

1 year related experience

Board Certification in Oncology

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Massachusetts Pharmacist license

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.

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: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, 7:00am - 4:30pm variable with On Call rotation (weeknights, weekends and holiday)

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA; Must be willing to work across all Southcoast oncology facilities 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.

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.

• 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.