Pharmacist - (Oncology)

UPMC; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center seeks an Oncology Pharmacist to support the Palmer Medical Oncology Network Pharmacy locations in Norwin/Irwin & Greensburg, PA. This Regular Full-Time role has a Monday–Friday daylight schedule with no holidays or weekends and involves cross-site coverage.

You will collaborate with the oncology care team to optimize pharmacotherapy, manage dosing, and ensure cost-effective treatments while educating staff and supporting research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in PA or eligible for licensure in PA.
• Completion of PharmD from an accredited school.
• Experience in oncology or hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify orders for inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy and supportive care.
• Monitor drug therapies and adjust based on labs and toxicities.
• Collaborate with oncology team to optimize pharmacotherapy.
• Manage drug procurement and formulary considerations.
• Supervise technicians and ancillary staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality management.
• Provide drug information to clinicians and students.
• Utilize electronic systems for prescribing and documentation.
• Educate staff and learners on pharmacotherapy and safety.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Clinical pharmacology

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Pharmacy Information System

Job description

Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.

As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently Regular Full-TimeOncology Pharmacistto support the Palmer Medical Oncology Network Pharmacy locations in Norwin/Irwin & Greensburg, PA. This position will work a Full-Time Monday through Friday daylight schedule with no holidays or weekends and will float a between these offices and other nearby pharmacy network locations as needed.

The pharmacist will collaborate with other members of the oncology health care team and provide clinical recommendations regarding dose adjustments of medications and/or additional supportive care medications, when appropriate, based on the drug regimen, labs results and toxicities contributing to optimal patient outcomes. The Pharmacy professional will ensure the provision of cost-effective pharmacotherapy, provide experiential education for present and future healthcare practitioners, and support drug-related research.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.
• Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
• Organize daily operational duties and assist in the supervision of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides, student interns and other ancillary personnel involved in providing pharmaceutical care.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.
• Communicate with physicians and nurses to ensure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
• Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
• Utilize all available computer systems and technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care
• Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
• Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.