What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Specialist-Oncology Pharmacist position at Insight?
WE ARE INSIGHT:
WE ARE INSIGHT: At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.
II.DESCRIPTION:
Duties and Responsibilities:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
WE ARE INSIGHT: At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.
II.DESCRIPTION:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review, prepare, and verify chemotherapy and targeted therapy orders for accuracy, safety, and compliance.
- Provide medication counseling to patients and families, helping them understand complex treatment regimens, side effects, and adherence strategies.
- Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and improve outcomes.
- Monitor patient responses to therapy, adjust recommendations, and prevent adverse drug events.
- Stay current with oncology drug developments, clinical guidelines, and emerging therapies.
- Staff in inpatient pharmacy as needed
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree.
- Licensure: Active and unrestricted pharmacist license (Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy [BCOP] preferred but not required).
- Experience: Prior experience in oncology, hematology, or hospital pharmacy
- Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
- Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment