CLINICAL PHARMACY SPECIALIST, AMBULATORY ONCOLOGY (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center - (254250)
The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Ambulatory Oncology delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care to cancer patients across all treatment phases- in addition to clinical interface with physicians and nurses, optimizing medication therapy for cancer patients, and collaborating with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure provision of safe, effective, and cost-efficient care. This role supports clinical, operational, and educational initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and quality of life. Serves as a resource for complex oncology-related drug therapy decisions, contributes to formulary guideline development, and provides training to healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include: serves as the primary oncology pharmacist liaison in infusion centers and clinics; providing direct, patient-facing education and clinical care; supports oncology formulary management efforts, including evaluation of new medications, therapeutic interchanges, and strategies for optimizing safety, efficacy, and financial performance; develops and maintains oncology-specific guidelines, policies, and protocols to enhance safety and clinical effectiveness; Serves on Oncology and Infusion Center Committees.
Education
Doctorate Degree PharmD Required
Other PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology Required or
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
Experience
5 years experience working in Pharmacy Oncology/Hematology or PGY2 Residency Required
Licenses
PA Pharmacist License Required and
Board Cert Oncology Pharmacist Within 2 years Required
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.
At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.
It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.
: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
: Pharmacy
: Full-time
: Day Job
: Regular
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