Pharmacist in Charge

Pharmacist-in-Charge – Medically Integrated Oncology Dispensary (MIOD)

Helios Specialty Healthcare | Cancer Institute
Location: Missouri–Illinois Region
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Make a Difference in Oncology Care

Are you an experienced pharmacist ready to lead a growing oncology pharmacy program and make a meaningful impact on patient care? Helios Specialty Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacist-in-Charge to lead our Medically Integrated Oncology Dispensary (MIOD), supporting patients with advanced prostate cancer and other genitourinary malignancies.

At Helios, our integrated approach brings oral cancer medications closer to the providers treating our patients. This allows us to help patients start treatment sooner, improve medication adherence, and monitor side effects through close collaboration among pharmacists, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the care team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who combines strong clinical expertise with regulatory knowledge, operational leadership, and a passion for building and growing a specialized pharmacy program.

What You'll Do

As the Pharmacist-in-Charge, you will oversee the clinical, regulatory, and operational performance of the MIOD while helping shape its future growth.

Clinical Care & Patient Support

• Verify and dispense oral oncology and supportive-care medications.
• Review medication regimens for appropriate dosing, interactions, and patient-specific considerations.
• Educate patients and caregivers on new therapies, medication safety, and proper handling and disposal.
• Conduct follow-up assessments to monitor adherence, side effects, and refill needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to support treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge for pharmacy operations in Missouri and Illinois.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations and hazardous drug handling standards, including USP <800>.
• Oversee pharmacy policies, procedures, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support specialty pharmacy accreditation efforts and ongoing compliance with industry standards.
• Partner with Compliance to support adherence to applicable healthcare regulations.

Operations & Program Growth

• Oversee daily dispensing operations, inventory, ordering, and medication access.
• Manage payer and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) relationships, credentialing, and audits.
• Oversee benefits investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance resources.
• Monitor key performance measures, including time to therapy, medication adherence, prescription capture, and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, and supervise pharmacy technicians and patient access team members.
• Develop scalable workflows, implement technology improvements, and support expansion to additional sites.
• Build strong relationships with physicians, manufacturers, distributors, payers, and other partners.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist licenses in both Missouri and Illinois, in good standing.
• Eligibility to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge in both states.
• At least three years of pharmacy practice experience, including at least two years in oncology, specialty pharmacy, or medically integrated dispensing.
• Working knowledge of oral oncology medications, hazardous drug handling, and USP <800>.
• Experience with prior authorizations, benefits investigations, and patient financial assistance.
• Current immunization and BLS certifications, as required by Helios policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP).
• PGY-1 or PGY-2 oncology residency, or equivalent experience.
• Previous Pharmacist-in-Charge or pharmacy management experience.
• Experience with genitourinary oncology therapies, including androgen receptor pathway inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, and oral GnRH antagonists.
• Experience with specialty pharmacy accreditation, PBM network enrollment, or NCODA programs.
• Familiarity with specialty dispensing software and EHR integration.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a pharmacist who brings:

• Strong clinical judgment and a patient-centered approach to care.
• Regulatory expertise and exceptional attention to detail.
• Operational and business acumen, including an understanding of payer economics and pharmacy performance metrics.
• Leadership and initiative, with the ability to build effective processes, develop a team, and support a growing program.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work closely with providers and multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Helios Specialty Healthcare?

This is more than a traditional pharmacy management role. You'll have the opportunity to help build and shape an evolving oncology pharmacy program, strengthen coordination between pharmacy and clinical care, and make a direct difference in the treatment experience of patients facing cancer.

If you're ready to combine clinical expertise, pharmacy leadership, and program development in a growing specialty healthcare organization, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join Helios Specialty Healthcare.

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000