Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology

Norwalk Hospital Association (Part of Northwell Health)
Location: Norwalk, CT
Salary Range: $68.81 - $127.79 Hourly

Join Northwell, the Northeast's largest not-for-profit health system and New York State's largest private employer. We're dedicated to changing healthcare for the better, serving over three million people annually across New York and Connecticut.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to lead within our Oncology Pharmacy department. This pivotal role involves direct patient care, policy development, workflow management, education, and active participation in governance to optimize pharmacotherapy and ensure medication safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Expertise: Provide expert pharmacotherapy management in oncology, including patient counseling, patient-specific dosing, drug information, and active participation in patient care rounds to optimize outcomes.
• Medication Management: Ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication processing, preparation, and dispensing, including sterile compounding, adhering to all regulatory standards.
• Leadership & Development: Lead specialty-specific initiatives, develop and manage policies/workflows, track metrics, and actively contribute to departmental goals. Oversee and prioritize pharmacy technician activities, ensuring efficient workflow and quality control.
• Education & Mentorship: Provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and preceptorship to pharmacy staff, students, and residents, developing and delivering interdisciplinary education.
• Collaboration & Communication: Counsel patients effectively and collaborate professionally with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, representing pharmacy in various settings.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all state, federal, and hospital regulations (e.g., USP 797/800, Joint Commission, CMS).

Required Qualifications:

• BS of Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Minimum 5 years inpatient hospital experience; PGY2 Residency; OR 2 years inpatient hospital experience in addition to PGY1.
• Active Pharmacist license in applicable state (NY or CT).
• Board Certification/Advanced degree required (within one year of hire) or equivalent experience within specialty area.

Benefits Include:
Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts.