Residency Program Director & Hematology Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a Residency Program Director to oversee the hematology/oncology pharmacy residency within the Geisinger College of Health Sciences. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor residents and staff, develop evidence-based protocols, and lead budgetary planning and performance metrics for pharmacy services, ensuring excellence in patient care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care in hematology and oncology, including medication order review, dosing, and monitoring for safety and efficacy.
• Oversee the residency program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and fostering a high-quality learning environment.
• Mentor and guide pharmacy residents, students, and staff, promoting professional development and clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to optimize medication therapy and resolve drug-related issues.
• Participate in clinical rounds and provide expert consultation on drug therapy and pharmacokinetics.
• Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and cost-effective medication use strategies.
• Ensure accurate preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile compounding using aseptic techniques.
• Monitor and analyze medication utilization trends and financial performance to inform strategic decisions.
• Coordinate and supervise pharmacy operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to departmental standards.
• Provide oversight for staff performance management, recruitment, and competency development.
• Deliver in-service education and drug information to healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and corporate standards across clinical and operational activities.
• Develop and manage budgets, business plans, and performance metrics for pharmacy services.
• Maintain and audit collaborative practice agreements and clinical procedures in assigned areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in patient care, operational efficiency, and staff engagement.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care in hematology and oncology, including medication order review, dosing, and monitoring for safety and efficacy.
• 2. Oversee the residency program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and fostering a high-quality learning environment.
• 3. Mentor and guide pharmacy residents, students, and staff, promoting professional development and clinical excellence.
• 4. Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to optimize medication therapy and resolve drug-related issues.
• 5. Participate in clinical rounds and provide expert consultation on drug therapy and pharmacokinetics.
• 6. Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and cost-effective medication use strategies.
• 7. Ensure accurate preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile compounding using aseptic techniques.
• 8. Monitor and analyze medication utilization trends and financial performance to inform strategic decisions.
• 9. Coordinate and supervise pharmacy operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to departmental standards.
• 10. Provide oversight for staff performance management, recruitment, and competency development.
• 11. Deliver in-service education and drug information to healthcare professionals.
• 12. Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and corporate standards across clinical and operational activities.
• 13. Develop and manage budgets, business plans, and performance metrics for pharmacy services.
• 14. Maintain and audit collaborative practice agreements and clinical procedures in assigned areas.
• 15. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in patient care, operational efficiency, and staff engagement.

*As residency program director, the pharmacist is eligible for appointment within the Geisinger College of Health Sciences as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and is also eligible for promotion within the College.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.