Hematology Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - W.T. Infusion Clinic

Position Overview

Department: 38430 Navicent Health Medical Center - Pharmacy:
Infusion

Type:
Full time
Hours Per Week: 40 (Day shift)

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 (Sign‑on bonus eligible)

The Hematology Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide direct patient care and support patients referred to the Department of Oncology. This position will include dedicated time embedded in WT Infusion Oncology clinic, advising as a clinical expert for patients embedded in the acute care setting.

The primary responsibilities of this position include patient education, clinical review of oncology care plans, providing drug information support to the outpatient and inpatient cancer center units, ensuring medication access needs are met during transitions of care, and managing operations of the infusion pharmacy space.

The pharmacist will work closely with nurses, mid-level providers, physicians, and pharmacy teams to meet the operational, clinical, and research needs of the cancer center. Opportunities exist for resident and student precepting.

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient‑specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature; implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures, documenting in the appropriate format
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels
• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication‑use process; assists in the acquisition of non‑formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications
• Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies, and state and federal regulations
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned
• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, assessing life‑span developmental principles and patient‑specific needs as described in department policies

• Licensed in the state(s) of Georgia or eligible for reciprocity required
• Immunization and non‑vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice

Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE‑accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP

PGY2 Oncology Residency or strong oncology experience

• Maintains skills in area of practice
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills
• Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
• Life support training courses may be required depending on department discretion

• Requires considerable walking, standing,…