Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive oncology and hematology pharmaceutical care across four hospital-based oncology centers. This role combines advanced clinical expertise with operational excellence to ensure safe, effective, and efficient delivery of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care regimens.

The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for:

• Direct patient-centered care in collaboration with oncology providers, nurses, and the multidisciplinary cancer care team.
• Development and maintenance of oncology-specific medication order sets, chemotherapy protocols, and supportive care regimens in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and evidence-based standards.
• Oversight of payor preferences, prior authorization processes, and ensuring alignment between therapy plans, treatment orders, and insurance approvals prior to treatment initiation. Completes review and assessment of biosimilar tiers for regimen build decisions.

This role requires proficiency in oncology pharmacotherapy, aseptic compounding standards, oncology-specific regulatory compliance, and informatics integration to optimize patient outcomes and operational workflows.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• Current, active Florida pharmacist license in good standing.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency and a PGY-2 residency in Oncology Pharmacy OR equivalent clinical oncology experience (minimum 35 years).
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Skills, Experience and Licensure:

• Advanced knowledge of oncology pharmacotherapy, chemotherapy protocols, and hematology treatment guidelines.
• Proficiency in NCCN Guidelines, USP <797>/<800> compliance, and institutional safety standards for hazardous drug handling.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with oncologists, infusion nurses, pharmacy staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Ability to interpret complex treatment regimens, evaluate lab and diagnostic data, and assess appropriateness of oncology therapies.
• Expertise in insurance authorization workflows and payor-specific regimen requirements.
• Informatics skills to build and maintain oncology order sets, regimens, and EMR-based treatment plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Care & Patient Safety

• Provide oncology-focused clinical pharmacy services in inpatient, outpatient infusion, and clinic settings across four oncology centers.
• Review and verify chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care orders for safety, accuracy, and clinical appropriateness.
• Monitor patient response, assess treatment-related toxicities, and recommend therapy modifications as needed.
• Serve as a clinical resource for oncology medication management, adverse event prevention, and supportive care strategies.

Operational & Workflow Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and update oncology-specific order sets, treatment regimens, and supportive care protocols in the EMR.
• Oversee payor requirements and obtain prior authorizations for oncology therapies.
• Double-check therapy plans, orders, and insurance approvals for consistency before treatment initiation.
• Collaborate with medical informatics and nursing leadership to ensure regimen safety, standardization, and compliance.
• Staff in oncology pharmacy operations as needed, including entering and verifying orders for patients' clinics.
• Dispense chemotherapeutics in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> regulations.

Education & Leadership

• Educate oncology providers, nurses, pharmacists, and other staff on chemotherapy safety, supportive care, and emerging therapies.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students with oncology-focused rotations.
• Participate in Oncology Committee, P&T, and other relevant hospital committees. Quality & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with USP <797>/<800> , institutional safety protocols, and regulatory standards for hazardous drug preparation and administration.
• Lead or participate in oncology-related quality improvement and practice advancement initiatives.

Physical Demands:

• Standing/sitting for extended periods; manual dexterity for computer and compounding tasks.
• Moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to hazardous drugs; must comply with PPE and safety protocols.

Working Conditions:

• Low exposure to hazardous risks. Potential for bodily injury related to lifting. Exposed to constant interruptions and/or noise due to close proximity of workers Low

Supervision:

• Works under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services.