Oncology Pharmacist

The Oncology Pharmacist serves as the medication expert for Riceland Cancer Center, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology and hematology patients in an outpatient setting. This position collaborates closely with oncologists, advanced practice providers, Oncology RNs, nurse navigators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of cancer therapies.

The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and verifying chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, supportive care medications, and oral oncolytics while promoting medication safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient care.

• Review and verify chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hematology, and supportive care medication orders for clinical accuracy and protocol compliance.
• Evaluate patient-specific factors including diagnosis, body surface area (BSA), laboratory values, renal and hepatic function, allergies, performance status, and potential drug interactions.
• Ensure treatment plans align with current NCCN guidelines, institutional protocols, and evidence-based practice.
• Recommend dose modifications and supportive care interventions based on patient-specific clinical needs.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse drug reactions, toxicities, and treatment outcomes throughout the patient’s course of therapy.

• Perform and oversee the sterile compounding and dispensing of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, targeted therapies, and supportive IV medications.
• Ensure compliance with USP , USP , OSHA, Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulations, and all applicable medication safety standards.
• Maintain safe handling, storage, preparation, labeling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous medications.
• Monitor medication inventory, expiration dates, storage conditions, and drug shortages to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

• Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment regimens, expected side effects, oral chemotherapy administration, supportive medications, and adherence strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide evidence-based drug information and therapeutic recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Assist in the management of infusion-related reactions and other medication-related emergencies.

• Participate in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain standardized oncology treatment plans, order sets, and dosing tools within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Assist in maintaining accurate medication documentation and pharmaceutical interventions.
• Participate in continuing education and remain current with advances in oncology pharmacotherapy.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in the State of Texas (or eligibility to obtain prior to employment).
• Minimum of two (2) years of pharmacist experience in oncology, infusion services, or an acute care clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive oncology care, and hazardous drug handling.
• Experience with electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.

• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
• Previous outpatient oncology or infusion center experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Comprehensive knowledge of oncology pharmacotherapy and evidence-based treatment guidelines.
• Strong understanding of chemotherapy dosing principles, supportive care, and toxicity management.
• Excellent clinical judgment and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to educate patients and caregivers effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software and electronic medical record systems.

Riceland Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.