Oncology Pharmacist

Oncology Pharmacist

Rx relief is seeking an Oncology Pharmacist to work in a oncology pharmacy setting in the San Rafael, CA area. We are looking to fill this positions quickly!

Pay / Benefits / FAQs for the Oncology Pharmacist positions:

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour - Depending on experience

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Oncology Pharmacist

Job Specifics and Requirements:

• Must be able to work in the San Rafael, CA area
• Must have a valid, clear and active California Pharmacist license
• B.S. or Pharm. D.
• 2+ years of oncology experience as a licensed Pharmacist
• Background and Drug Screening
• Health Screening required

Oncology Pharmacist

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for oncology patients, you must work independently and effectively to ensure appropriate and accurate drug reviews.
• Clinical focus will be in hematology/oncology working closely with the physician team in monitoring patients on chemotherapy.
• Interpret prescriptions and/or physician orders for accuracy, eligibility, availability, cost effectiveness and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Review patient medication profiles, contact physicians and make authorized changes to orders or prescriptions, as required.
• Provide drug information on medication use, dosage, side effects and composition to physicians, nurses and patients/families.
• Partner with other healthcare professionals to develop evidence-based clinical pathways and/or treatment protocols.
• Conduct utilization reviews and identify opportunities to optimize medication use for adult and pediatric oncology patients.
• Generate and analyze process and outcome measures for use in assessing oncology-related patient outcomes; report impact of quality programs.
• In conjunction with the Investigational Drug Trials Coordinator, assist in the coordination of oncology investigational drug services.
• Communicate directly with patients and their families on all aspects related to chemotherapy therapy, promoting high levels of knowledge, engagement, and adherence.
• Supervise and mentor other pharmacy team members, and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical competency on topics related to chemotherapy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of oncology protocols, sterile compounding, USP 797/800 workflows and Pharmacy State Law. Responsible for verifying orders per protocols.
• Independently design, secure funding for and conduct clinical research within the scope of oncology practice.

Oncology Pharmacist

Work Schedule: Full Time

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm