What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist, Pharmacy Oncology (Part Time) position at Benefis Health System?
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Provides pharmaceutical care to oncology patients receiving infusion therapy by reviewing, verifying, and optimizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care treatment plans. Performs independent dose verification, dose adjustments for organ function and toxicity, and review of laboratory values and treatment parameters before each cycle. Serves as a drug information resource for oncologists, advanced practice providers, infusion nurses, patients, and caregivers on infusion therapies, premedications, supportive care, stability, compatibility, and management of infusion reactions and extravasation. Oversees the preparation, storage, and handling of sterile and hazardous medications in compliance with USP and USP , and performs final verification of all compounded products. Maintains accurate records and supports drug shortage management, waste minimization, and medication safety initiatives. Also responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel, including oversight of their sterile compounding practices.
Demonstrates the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in a time-sensitive setting and to coordinate medication preparation with the infusion schedule. Demonstrates the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and technicians, raise and resolve patient safety concerns, and handle constantly changing treatment plans and patient needs. Demonstrates compassion and professionalism when working with oncology patients and their families.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.
Education/License/Experience Requirements:
Non-Exempt
Starting Wage
$56.96/hourly
Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience
Provides pharmaceutical care to oncology patients receiving infusion therapy by reviewing, verifying, and optimizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care treatment plans. Performs independent dose verification, dose adjustments for organ function and toxicity, and review of laboratory values and treatment parameters before each cycle. Serves as a drug information resource for oncologists, advanced practice providers, infusion nurses, patients, and caregivers on infusion therapies, premedications, supportive care, stability, compatibility, and management of infusion reactions and extravasation. Oversees the preparation, storage, and handling of sterile and hazardous medications in compliance with USP and USP , and performs final verification of all compounded products. Maintains accurate records and supports drug shortage management, waste minimization, and medication safety initiatives. Also responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel, including oversight of their sterile compounding practices.
Demonstrates the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in a time-sensitive setting and to coordinate medication preparation with the infusion schedule. Demonstrates the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and technicians, raise and resolve patient safety concerns, and handle constantly changing treatment plans and patient needs. Demonstrates compassion and professionalism when working with oncology patients and their families.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.
Education/License/Experience Requirements:
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Montana.
- Pharm.D. degree, or BS Pharmacy, from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Anticoagulation therapy management certification from ACPE Accredited course and/or certified anticoagulation provider from ASHP when applicable.
Non-Exempt
Starting Wage
$56.96/hourly
Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience
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