What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist position at Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary?
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring optimal pharmaceutical care for our patients for all age groups receiving hematology and oncology services.
Will participate in clinical and economic analysis of pharmaceutical care provided to these patients and make recommendations as warranted.
The Clinical Oncology Specialist will be the principle pharmacist involved in directing the pharmacy aspects of hematology and oncology research, including disseminating drug information to the pharmacy staff and others as warranted.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other customers of the hospital.
The Clinical Oncology Specialist develops safeguards against drug misadventures in a treatment area where novel and experimental drug therapies are frequently employed.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required
- Pharm.D. or Master's degree related to pharmacy is preferred
- Specialty Residency is preferred
- WV Board of Pharmacy Licensure is required
- Board Certified in Oncology is preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience
- 2 Years of Position-Related Experience is preferred
- Oncology Specialty Residency is preferred
The kind of position-related experience includes:
Working or training in an oncology-based pharmacy practice