Lead Oncology Pharmacist - Infusion Services

Lead Oncology Pharmacist - Infusion Services St. Luke’s Cancer Institute - Nampa, Idaho Full-Time | Onsite | Clinical Leadership Role Overview St. Luke’s Cancer Institute in Nampa, Idaho is seeking a clinically strong and collaborative Lead Oncology Pharmacist to support oncology pharmacy operations and clinical services within the infusion setting. This role serves as a functional lead for oncology pharmacy practice, working closely with pharmacy leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and high‑quality medication use. The Lead Oncology Pharmacist plays a key role in advancing oncology clinical services, optimizing workflows, mentoring staff, and supporting medication‑use outcomes, while maintaining direct involvement in patient care and pharmacy operations. Key Responsibilities Clinical Practice & Patient Care Ensure safe, accurate preparation, verification, and distribution of chemotherapy and supportive care medications. Provide direct patient care through clinical oncology pharmacy services, including therapy review, dosing validation, and monitoring. Maintain compliance with sterile compounding standards (USP ). Identify and resolve medication‑related problems to optimize patient outcomes. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance oncology care delivery. Operational & Functional Leadership Serve as a functional lead for oncology pharmacy services within the infusion center. Support day‑to‑day pharmacy operations and workflow optimization. Assist with implementation of system initiatives, policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards. Contribute to staffing coordination and efficient use of pharmacy resources. Quality & Performance Improvement Support development and monitoring of quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Participate in medication safety programs specific to oncology services. Assist in evaluating and improving medication‑use processes and outcomes. Promote adherence to best practices and clinical standardization. Training & Mentorship Mentor and train pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents. Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in oncology pharmacy. Support onboarding and ongoing competency development of staff. Precept pharmacy learners as applicable. Collaboration & Program Development Work closely with pharmacy and cancer institute leadership to advance oncology services. Assist in development and implementation of new clinical programs and services. Support interdisciplinary initiatives to improve patient care and operational efficiency. Qualifications Education Degree from an accredited pharmacy program (PharmD preferred). Experience Minimum of two (2) years of pharmacy experience. Oncology pharmacy experience strongly preferred. Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 Residency may substitute for experience. Prior leadership, precepting, or project involvement preferred. Licensure & Certification Valid Pharmacist License in the state of Idaho (or eligibility to obtain). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification through: American Safety & Health Institute American Heart Association American Red Cross If applicable, specialty certification (e.g., BCOP) preferred or expected within 2 years. Why Join St. Luke’s Cancer Institute? Be part of Idaho’s leading cancer care network. Serve in a high‑impact clinical leadership role without full managerial burden. Work alongside experienced oncology clinicians and pharmacy leaders. Contribute to innovative oncology pharmacy services and patient care models. Live and work in Nampa, Idaho, part of the rapidly growing Treasure Valley with access to exceptional outdoor recreation and quality of life. What’s In It For You At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as on‑site massages, on‑site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law. *Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers. #J-18808-Ljbffr