What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Retail Pharmacist position at Compass Oncology?
Overview
It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.
Pharmacy services, especially in oncology, are rapidly developing with many new therapies being approved for management of cancers. They are also the catalyst for changes in the requirements and standards regarding oncology care. Compass Oncology is looking for a Retail Pharmacist to join our team, and help our practice stay on the cutting edge of cancer care and research. Managing the patients receiving these therapies requires finely honed skills in order to optimize safety and efficacy. A pharmacist with over 5 years of experience including leadership and project management will find success in this role.
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours M-F
Location: Vancouver, WA (1498 SE Tech Center Pl Vancouver, WA)
Salary Range: $129,117 - $210,453 salaried
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts initial patient evaluations and work-ups regarding disease status and anticipated prescribed therapy, including health histories and other relevant patient data to optimize drug therapy.
Coordinates with physician staff and service providers in planning and implementing patient care plans to ensure the safe and timely delivery of drug therapy. Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient clinical chart, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
Establishes therapeutic objectives and monitors patients for desired therapeutic outcomes, including the detection of adverse reactions and complications associated with therapy. Recommends modifications in drug therapy if indicated.
Provides counseling and answers questions from patients and family concerning drug therapy. Instructs patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake and warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
Assists with medication access.
Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Reviews and performs QA checks on all new and repeat medication orders, including evaluation of patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess for any incompatibilities.
Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval before dispensing.
Checks all prescriptions for completeness and calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Organizes and directs the technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
Properly disposes of all hazardous materials or m
It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.
Pharmacy services, especially in oncology, are rapidly developing with many new therapies being approved for management of cancers. They are also the catalyst for changes in the requirements and standards regarding oncology care. Compass Oncology is looking for a Retail Pharmacist to join our team, and help our practice stay on the cutting edge of cancer care and research. Managing the patients receiving these therapies requires finely honed skills in order to optimize safety and efficacy. A pharmacist with over 5 years of experience including leadership and project management will find success in this role.
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours M-F
Location: Vancouver, WA (1498 SE Tech Center Pl Vancouver, WA)
Salary Range: $129,117 - $210,453 salaried
- Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise as well as internal employee equity considerations.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducts initial patient evaluations and work-ups regarding disease status and anticipated prescribed therapy, including health histories and other relevant patient data to optimize drug therapy.
Coordinates with physician staff and service providers in planning and implementing patient care plans to ensure the safe and timely delivery of drug therapy. Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient clinical chart, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
Establishes therapeutic objectives and monitors patients for desired therapeutic outcomes, including the detection of adverse reactions and complications associated with therapy. Recommends modifications in drug therapy if indicated.
Provides counseling and answers questions from patients and family concerning drug therapy. Instructs patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake and warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
Assists with medication access.
Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Reviews and performs QA checks on all new and repeat medication orders, including evaluation of patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess for any incompatibilities.
Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval before dispensing.
Checks all prescriptions for completeness and calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Organizes and directs the technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
Properly disposes of all hazardous materials or m
Salary : $129,117 - $210,453
