Coordinator Oncology Pharmacotherapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Oncology Pharmacotherapist will lead, develop, provide, and evaluate clinical pharmacy services to the oncology patient population. The Pharmacotherapist will ensure safe, clinically effective, and cost efficient use of drugs. Collaborating with the pharmacy senior leadership to provide decision support for effective medication use in oncology areas. Performs a variety of clinical-staff pharmacist functions involving evidence based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients in oncology settings within OSF HealthCare.

Participates in quality assurance/management projects related to oncology and immunologic therapy while working closely with lead oncologists, cancer care center leadership, as well as Pharmacy and Medical staff members.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licenses/Certifications: PHRM-Pharmacist
• Board certification in Oncology. Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred but is required to be current or achieved within one (1) year of starting this position. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Completed a PGY1 in Pharmacy Practice plus 1 additional year of practice with at least 50% of time spent in oncology activities (50% of time or more) OR 3 years of focused oncology experience (50% of time or more in a hospital or oncology infusion center setting) with progressively more responsible related work experience demonstrating a gain in comprehensive understanding of medication use process management, leadership and practice management skills, practice related education/training, and use of medical informatics will be considered. 3 years of hospital pharmacy program/services experience.
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software; Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) OR completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Must comply with state and federal pharmacy rules and regulations.
• OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licenses/Certifications: PHRM-Pharmacist
• Board certification in Oncology. Pharmacy (BCOP) preferred but is required to be current or achieved within one (1) year of starting this position. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Completed a PGY1 in Pharmacy Practice plus 1 additional year of practice with at least 50% of time spent in oncology activities (50% of time or more) OR 3 years of focused oncology experience (50% of time or more in a hospital or oncology infusion center setting) with progressively more responsible related work experience demonstrating a gain in comprehensive understanding of medication use process management, leadership and practice management skills, practice related education/training, and use of medical informatics will be considered. 3 years of hospital pharmacy program/services experience.
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software; Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) OR completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Must comply with state and federal pharmacy rules and regulations.
• OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.