Clinical Specialist Pharmacist - Oncology

• Provides an expert level of consultation, guidance, and direction for appropriate medical oncology-affiliated medication use. 


• In conjunction with a team of oncology physicians, provides complete care to the patient through consultative services at the Outpatient Oncology Clinic and active participation in multidisciplinary patient care planning meetings. 


• Optimizes the outcomes of oncology patients by providing evidence-based, patient-centered drug therapies and monitors for drug-related problems and medication cost containment. 


• Supports regulatory requirements and local quality programs related to safe medication use and for systems to promote medication stewardship and surveillance. Provides pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacogenomic consultations as required. 


• Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medications errors.


• Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactions. 


• Communicates ongoing patient information and efficacy and safety of treatment regimen(s) to all care providers. 


• Provides in-service education to the oncology team and clinic staff, performs patient and caregiver education, and counsels patients regarding medication therapy and compliance. 


• Leads and participates in interdisciplinary hospital committees, protocol development, and education of pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other providers. 


• Coordinates current patient issues and therapy recommendations with pharmacy staff. 


• Supports research activities of the respective specialty team as requested. 


• Participates actively in all respective area of specialty team meetings, which include discharge management, scientific research, and educational teaching conferences. 


• Keeps abreast of changing protocols and clinical pharmacy standards as they pertain to applicable area of specialty (e.g., oncology).  

Graduation from a Pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Completion of a Post-Year Graduate 2 (PGY2) residency in a specialty practice area AND current, active board certification in area of specialty (EXCEPTION: current PGY2 candidates required to obtain board certification in area of specialty within 12 months of hire.); OR, Post-Year Graduate 1 (PGY1) residency in a specialty practice area AND a minimum of two (2) years' post-pharmacist licensure experience within the last seven years with at least 50% of time spent in specialty practice activities as defined by BPS AND current, active board certification in area of specialty; OR, If no residency training, then a minimum of four (4) years' post-pharmacist licensure experience within the last seven years with at least 50% of the time spent in specialty practice activities as defined by BPS AND current, active board certification in area of specialty.