ADVANCED CLINICAL PHARMACY SPECIALIST- Medical Oncology Amb Clinics

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Medical Oncology Amb Clinics

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 10,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work for in the Nation, a Digital Health Most Wired Organization and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplaces. A National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2001.

Position Highlights:

The Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (ACPS) is an expert-level practitioner who serves as a recognized authority within the institution, leading and advancing clinical pharmacy services across all areas of care. Operating at the top of their license, the ACPS functions with a high degree of autonomy to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to the most complex hematology and oncology patients. This role is distinguished by its leadership in clinical innovation, engagement in practice-based research, and involvement in implementing strategic programs that enhance patient care and advance pharmacy practice. The ACPS serves as a key mentor to other clinical pharmacists, residents and students, and plays an integral role in shaping institutional policies, optimizing medication use, and driving quality outcomes in cancer patients.

Responsibilities:

• Directs and optimizes pharmacotherapy for complex oncology populations, including patients with refractory disease, those enrolled in clinical trials, and recipients of novel therapies such as cellular therapies (e.g., CAR-T) and complex immunotherapies.
• Leads the implementation of new clinical practices and technologies within their service area, collaborating with peers and providers to expand clinical pharmacy services and support quality improvement efforts.
• Designs, conducts, and publishes practice-based research and quality improvement projects that contribute to the body of knowledge in oncology pharmacy. Seeks opportunities to serve as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator.
• Serves as a Program Director, Coordinator, or primary preceptor for the PGY-2 and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Programs, developing the curriculum and overseeing the training and evaluation of residents.
• Contributes to medication safety initiatives by identifying and analyzing medication errors and adverse drug events within their practice area, and by implementing evidence-based strategies to enhance patient safety.

Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required

• Demonstrated ability to lead clinical initiatives
• Experience mentoring residents, students, or junior pharmacists
• Participation in institutional committees or task forces
• Evidence of autonomous practice capabilities
• Active participation in research or quality improvement
• Contribution to protocol/guideline development

Required Credentials and Qualifications:

• PharmD
• Licensed Pharmacist (RPh/PS)
• Completion of a PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in area of specialization OR PGY-1 residency AND a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience as a clinical pharmacist in a comprehensive academic setting OR 8 years of progressive experience as a clinical pharmacist in a comprehensive academic setting with significant time practicing in applicable specialty area.
• Board of Pharmacy Certification (BPS) in area of Specialty within 18 months of hire or transfer.
  • BPS certifications allowed are: BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialty, BCOP - Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist, BCIDP - Board Certified Infectious Disease Pharmacist, BCPMP - Board Certified Pain Management Pharmacist, BCCCP - Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist