PRN Oncology Pharmacist

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates (VOA) is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to support Retail locations across our offices in Virginia. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy (Doctorate preferred) and have at least three years in retail pharmacy; knowledge of specialty pharmacy and URAC accreditation is a plus. This position offers flexible PRN hours and travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum three years in Retail Pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge of Specialty Pharmacy and URAC accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of cancer care and cancer medications strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Pharmacy Management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be licensed or eligible for Virginia pharmacist license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders.
• Checks orders for completeness, insurance approval, and physician authorization.
• Contacts patients post-fill to support adherence.
• Oversees pharmacy staff for efficient workflow and timely fills.
• Manages daily drug inventories and month-end inventory submission.
• Maintains relationships with manufacturers, distributors and payor groups.
• Ensures SOPs are current and compliant with regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy management systems

Microsoft Office

Drug information communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Doctorate preferred

Virginia license eligibility

Licensure VA

Tools

URAC accreditation knowledge

Specialty Pharmacy knowledge

Cancer care medications knowledge

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates (VOA) is the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders. Virginia Oncology's staff is immersed in an innovative work environment where new ideas, collaborative efforts, and quality execution are recognized and appreciated. We are currently seeking a PRN Pharmacist to support our Retail locations in all of our offices. (Mileage reimbursement available)

Employment Type PRN

In Person

Benefits M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Compensation Range: $65.00 - $67.00 hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval.
• Calls patients at appropriate times after prescription fills to intervene when indicated and support adherence to therapy
• Provides oversight to pharmacy staff to assure efficient workflow and timely prescription fills
• Manages daily drug inventories and accurate end of month inventory submission to accounting
• Maintains effective working relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and payor contracting groups
• Assures that SOPs are complete, current, and compliant with compendial standards for retail/specialty pharmacy dispensing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in pharmacy from an accredited institution, Doctorate preferred
• Minimum three years in Retail Pharmacy preferred
• Knowledge of Specialty Pharmacy and URAC accreditation requirements
• Knowledge of cancer care and cancer medications strongly preferred
• Proficient with Pharmacy Management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a pharmacist in the state of Virginia
• Ability to communicate drug information, effects and side effects with patients and clinical staff
• Ability to work well with co-workers, patients/caregivers, and physicians
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regulating pharmacy practice and controlled substances

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.