What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ambulatory Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Hematology/Oncology) position at Nemours?
The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides advanced, comprehensive pharmaceutical care to children and adolescents with hematologic and oncologic conditions in the ambulatory setting. This pharmacist will practice as an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team, partnering closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and the pharmacy staff to ensure safe, effective, and evidence ‑ based medication management.
The specialist will support chemotherapy management, optimize supportive care, participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
Essential Functions:
- Review and interpret medication orders; assess for clinical appropriateness, therapeutic goals, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, and disease ‑ specific considerations.
- Evaluate, monitor, and modify drug therapy for pediatric hematology/oncology patients, including chemotherapy and supportive care.
- Provide comprehensive medication counseling for patients and families, including oral chemotherapy education and adherence support.
- Serve as the clinical liaison between the pediatric oncology practice and the Specialty Pharmacy, collaborating with pharmacy staff and support teams to ensure timely medication access and continuity of care
- Advance standardized, evidence‑based care by developing and updating clinical guidelines, pathways, and EMR‑based decision support.
- Participate in drug therapy consults and pediatric oncology clinical research protocols as needed.
- Support quality assurance and improvement efforts to uphold accreditations and ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
- Provide drug information and clinical recommendations to pediatric oncology providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Precept pharmacy students and residents; contribute to educational programming within the pharmacy department.
- Representing Pharmacy Services on committees and workgroups as assigned.
Qualifications:
- PharmD with PGY-1 residency or 5 years pediatric hospital experience required.
- PGY-2 specialized residency training in pediatrics and/or Hematology-Oncology preferred.
- Experience in ambulatory oncology pharmacy practice preferred.
- Hospital pharmacy experience required (pediatric hospital pharmacy experience preferred).
- Active Pharmacist License (or legally eligible) in States of Delaware, New Jersey & Pennsylvania required.
- Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy Specialty (BCOP) or BCPPS required within 12 months of eligibility.
- American Heart Association BLS and PALS required upon hire. ACLS preferred.
- PA Clearances are not required for those associates hired to work in DE.
Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package for full-time associates and part-time associates meeting required weekly hours which includes:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
- Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
- Work Life Benefits
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About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org .
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $111,231 - $159,529