What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Pharmacist position at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.?
Job Number:
34177Location:
Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalStreet Address:
417 W 3rd AveCity, State:
Albany, GeorgiaZip Code:
31701Department:
PPMH PHARMACY HEM-ONCShift:
First ShiftJob Type:
Full timePosted Date:
2026-05-13Job Description Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care to include safe and appropriate use, managing selected drug therapies, and the dispensing, compounding, labeling, and storage of pharmaceuticals. Also participates in the education of patients, nurses and Physicians. Staff pharmacists are responsible for management of daily workflow to include supervision; training and validation of all work performed by Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Intern Pharmacists, and newly hired Pharmacists.Description:
Join Our Team at Phoebe as a Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Pharmacist!
At Phoebe, we’re more than a healthcare system—we’re a community committed to compassion, excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care and improve the health of the communities we serve. If you’re passionate about providing specialized pharmaceutical care in a fast-paced oncology setting, we’d love for you to join our team.
As a Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Pharmacist, you will be responsible for:
- Providing all aspects of pharmaceutical care, ensuring the safe and appropriate use of medications for oncology and hematology patients.
- Managing selected drug therapies, including chemotherapy and supportive care regimens in an outpatient setting.
- Overseeing the dispensing, compounding, labeling, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Educating patients, nurses, and physicians on medication therapy, side effects, and treatment plans specific to oncology care.
- Managing daily pharmacy workflow within a specialized outpatient cancer center.
- Supervising, training, and validating work performed by Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Intern Pharmacists, and newly hired Pharmacists.
- Supporting a high-volume, highly specialized department that requires advanced clinical knowledge and collaboration with oncology providers.
Qualifications:
Education:
Doctorate Degree in Pharm. D. or B.S. Degree in Pharmacy required
Work Experience:
- 1 year Hospital, Retail, or related Pharmacy experience required
- Experience in oncology or hematology pharmacy preferred
Licensure and Certifications:
- Registered Pharmacist in the State of Georgia required
Essential Functions
Documentation:
- Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
- Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
- Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
- Uses correct terminology.
- Conforms to required style and format.
Technology & Equipment Use:
- Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
- Understands equipment operation.
- Maintains equipment in working order.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems.
- Uses technology to increase productivity.
- Adapts to new technology.
Supervisory & Management Skills:
- Supervises technical and support staff and manages departmental responsibilities.
- Directs daily workflow processes.
- Provides direction, gains compliance, and assumes responsibility for technical and support staff.
- Assists with training and development of pharmacy staff (technicians, support staff, other pharmacists).
- Gives input and feedback for yearly evaluations.
Pharmacy Skills Toolbox:
- Develops and shows competency on the following skills to perform daily pharmacist functions. Other skills may be added as additional clinical services are developed.
- Order Processing/Profile Review-includes assessment for safety, efficacy, appropriateness and accuracy.
- Pharmacokinetics
- Anticoagulation
- Renal Dose Monitoring
- Nutrition Support
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Formulary Management
Additional Duties:
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
- For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.