Oncology Pharmacist

Provide quality pharmaceutical oncology management. Coordinate and monitor infusion center and inpatient chemotherapy. Perform operational shifts. Participate in quality assurance, medication use evaluation (MUE), and P&T committee activities. Act as a preceptor/teach students if interested. Note: They do not perform bone marrow transplants or heavy trauma/blood transfusions like nearby academic centers. Candidate Requirements Must-Haves Valid California state pharmacist license (and CA driver's license). 1 year accredited pharmacy residency. 1 year experience in compiling MUE or QA data. Oncology Specific: Minimum 2 years in an oncology practice OR completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology. Ideal Candidate Profile The client is open to two specific profiles: 1. The Seasoned Veteran: Someone with experience who wants to make an impact, revamp the inpatient service, and help grow the expanding cancer center. 2. The Fresh PGY2 Grad: Someone looking for a smaller community hospital setting that offers more "handholding" and a less chaotic pace compared to massive academic centers. Preferred Skills Flexibility to work Inpatient initially, with a willingness to cross-train or transition to Outpatient down the line. Schedule/Shift Selling Points to Talent Benefits Upon Permanent Hire Highly competitive. 5% match into retirement in addition to standard 403b. Fully vested after only 3 years (compared to 5 at competitors). The employee survey ranked compensation in the top 3 items of satisfaction. Selling Points Incredible Culture: Described as "the best hospital I ever worked at" with zero toxic/bullying behavior. The staff respects each other and the hospital cares about employee well-being. Work/Life Balance: Less intense than nearby academic centers (Stanford/UCSF). It is not a trauma center, so the pace is more manageable (e.g., no crazy blood transfusions or bone marrow transplants). Top 100 hospital in the USA. Opportunity for Impact: The cancer center is expanding, giving incoming pharmacists the rare flexibility to have direct input and "make this job their best job ever" by shaping the inpatient program. Flexibility: Willing to cross-train candidates between inpatient and outpatient settings. Soft Skills / Personality Traits Receptive Strong communication/follow-up Respectful Team-oriented Must be looking for a long-term "home" rather than just a temporary contract. Job Description To provide quality pharmaceutical antimicrobial, oncology,neonatal and pediatric, and emergency medicine management or other specialized clinical pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients, employees and the general public. To provide education, information, and advice to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals on the use, selection, dosage, administration of medications, and regulatory compliance. Assists the Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Manager and Medical Staff to coordinate and perform TJC required quality assurance activities and Drug Usage Evaluations. Coordinate and monitor infusion center chemotherapy and inpatient chemotherapy, provide antimicrobial stewardship oversight, provide neonatal and pediatric pharmacy services, provide emergency medicine pharmacy services, or other specialized clinical pharmacy services. Assists with formulary reviews as requested for Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee, assists with the coordination of staff development activities, evaluates clinical oncology, antimicrobidal stewardship, neonatal and pediatric pharmacy services and emergency medicine pharmacy services or other specialized clinical pharmacy competencies, monitors oncology, antimicrobial stewardship management, neonatal and pediatric management and emergency medicine services and/or other specialized clinical pharmacy services. Qualifications – All Doctorate degree pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an approved college of pharmacy. One (1) year accredited pharmacy residency. One (1) year experience in compiling medication use evaluation (MUE) data or equivalent quality assurance (QA) data for Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. Assignment Specific Qualifications Oncology A minimum of 2 years in an oncology practice or completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology. #J-18808-Ljbffr