Oncology Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Under supervision, and according to state and federal law covering the practice of pharmacy, establishes policies and procedures; compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals supplies. Provides a pharmaceutical service and education for a patient population that includes ages ranging from newborn through geriatric. Works with multi-disciplinary health care team in the oncology setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services for outpatient oncology population.
• Support operational needs of oncology pharmacy department. 
• Communicate with and assist pharmacy management on oncology related initiatives. 
• Monitor patient medications to determine possible medication therapy problems.
• Verify oncology physician orders and follow protocols/procedures.
• Dispense chemotherapy medications and manage technician refilling of automated dispensing cabinets.

• Supervise technician and/or prepare chemotherapy admixture solutions according to physician orders.

• Supervise pharmacy technicians on duty for accuracy of work.

• Provide clinical guidance to multi-disciplinary staff pertaining to medications as needed for oncology patients.
• Provide drug information as requested to physicians, nurses, and patients.
• May cross-train to inpatient pharmacy as needs and candidate aptitude allow. 

Requirements

• Pharm D or Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
• Licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Ohio.
• Prior oncology experience strongly preferred.
• ACLS certification required (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed).
• PALS certification preferred (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed).

• Specific disease state and/or Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification preferred (opportunity to obtain this post-employment will be provided if needed).
• Opportunity to cross-train to other pharmaceutical specialties (EG, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Medication Therapy Management) will be provided as department needs and pharmacist aptitude allow. 
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

 

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.