Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient Oncology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient Oncology)

Description

This Clinical Pharmacist role focuses on preventing, identifying, and resolving medication-related problems in an outpatient oncology setting. You will monitor medication therapy for clinically significant interactions and appropriateness, and provide authoritative medication information to healthcare professionals and patients. The position also ensures accurate order processing into the Electronic Health Record and supports integrated, patient-centered pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and validate medication orders for safety, including allergies, compatibilities/incompatibilities, duplication, and administration error risk

• Coordinate resolution of medication-related problems with pharmacy, nursing, and prescribers

• Monitor therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, and drug-laboratory interactions; intervene when pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic expertise is needed

• Evaluate and document that selected medications match therapeutic goals; communicate issues and solutions to prescribers

• Serve as a consultant on pharmacokinetics and adverse reactions; participate in therapeutic drug monitoring/intervention programs and adjust therapy based on labs and patient condition

• Process medication order information into the Electronic Health Record for accurate past/current/future dispensing and charging

• Maintain comprehensive patient pharmacy profiles (age/maturation, weight, allergies, diagnosis, estimated/actual pharmacokinetic parameters, and other therapy-relevant factors)

• Oversee packaging, labeling, and distribution; monitor scheduled medication use and maintain controlled inventories

• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition

• Verify orders before delivery to care areas; resolve discrepancies

• Review laboratory data for medication appropriateness (e.g., culture/sensitivity, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring)

• Develop and deliver orientation, education, and training for staff; assist with educating pharmacy students, residents, and fellows

• Educate patients and their families about specific medications

• Respond to emergencies to support medication management (e.g., cardiac arrest response)

• Provide accurate, timely medication information and teaching to clinicians and patients

• Maintain the hospital formulary and limit medication use to formulary items when appropriate

• Document clinical activities and interventions; maintain logs and required records

• Participate in quality improvement and medication use review

• Organize and prioritize workload; coordinate work-area activities and assignment to technicians

• Review and troubleshoot automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)

• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures

• Maintain proficiency through continuous professional development

Requirements

• Active Clinical Pharmacist license in the state of Illinois (IDFPR)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, plus protection for unexpected life events. Detailed benefits information is available via the organization’s benefits resources.