Pharmacist, Pharmacy Oncology (Full Time)

Benefis Health System; Great Falls (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to provide specialized oncology infusion care, review chemotherapy and supportive treatments, and act as a primary drug information resource for the care team.

You will verify dosing, adjust for organ function and toxicity, and ensure safe preparation of sterile and hazardous medications while coordinating with clinicians and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license or eligibility in Montana.
• Pharm.D. degree or BS Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Anticoagulation therapy management certification from ACPE or ASHP when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to oncology patients receiving infusion therapy, including dose verification and adjustments.
• Oversee sterile and hazardous medication preparation; ensure USP <797> and <800> compliance.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel; coordinate with infusion nurses and providers.
• Maintain accurate records and support medication safety initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oncology infusion knowledge

Communication with clinicians

Team supervision

Education

Pharm.D. degree or BS Pharmacy

Montana licensure or eligibility

Anticoagulation therapy certification (ACPE/ASHP)

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana's largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Provides pharmaceutical care to oncology patients receiving infusion therapy by reviewing, verifying, and optimizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care treatment plans. Performs independent dose verification, dose adjustments for organ function and toxicity, and review of laboratory values and treatment parameters before each cycle. Serves as a drug information resource for oncologists, advanced practice providers, infusion nurses, patients, and caregivers on infusion therapies, premedications, supportive care, stability, compatibility, and management of infusion reactions and extravasation. Oversees the preparation, storage, and handling of sterile and hazardous medications in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800>, and performs final verification of all compounded products. Maintains accurate records and supports drug shortage management, waste minimization, and medication safety initiatives. Also responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel, including oversight of their sterile compounding practices.

Demonstrates the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in a time-sensitive setting and to coordinate medication preparation with the infusion schedule. Demonstrates the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and technicians, raise and resolve patient safety concerns, and handle constantly changing treatment plans and patient needs. Demonstrates compassion and professionalism when working with oncology patients and their families.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System's organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Montana.
• Pharm.D. degree, or BS Pharmacy, from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Anticoagulation therapy management certification from ACPE Accredited course and/or certified anticoagulation provider from ASHP when applicable.

Exemption Wage

Non-Exempt

Starting Wage

$56.96/hourlyActual offered wage is based on applicable experience