Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacist Specialist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is an integral member of the multidisciplinary cancer care team, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients across outpatient and infusion clinic settings. This role supports safe and effective cancer treatment delivery through chemotherapy order verification, treatment plan management, patient education, specialty pharmacy coordination, and medication optimization. The pharmacist serves as the primary medication expert for providers, nurses, and patients while contributing to education, quality improvement, and learner development.

Shift: Weekend Days

What you will do:

• Review and verify chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care treatment orders for appropriateness, safety, and compliance with institutional and evidence-based guidelines and serve as the oncology medication resource for clinic staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Perform comprehensive clinical review of laboratory values, diagnosis, treatment history, organ function, dosing parameters, and supportive care requirements prior to treatment authorization. Participate in formulary reviews, medication-use evaluations, and oncology protocol standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient-specific treatment plans, provide recommendations regarding chemotherapy dosing, toxicity management, supportive care, drug interactions, and therapeutic alternatives, and conduct comprehensive chemotherapy education visits for patients and caregivers prior to treatment initiation.
• Maintain oncology treatment plans within the EPIC electronic health record and ensure treatment plans align with current evidence-based practices, clinical pathways, NCCN guidelines, manufacturer updates, and organizational standards,
• Manage oral chemotherapy and specialty medication workflows from prescribing through treatment initiation, and monitor for adherence, toxicity, laboratory results, and treatment outcomes.

Qualifications:

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.

• Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years of hospital or ambulatory experience required.
• Successful completion of PGY-2 residency or 3 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area preferred.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire based on practice area(s).
• BPS Board Certification (BCPS or specialty board certification in the relevant clinical practice area) within 3 years of hire.
• Other certifications if requested by direct supervisors/managers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.