Oncology Pharmacist

Oncology Pharmacist

Location: Saranac Lake NY

Salary: $120000 - $135000 (Annually)

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Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Oncology Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. This role is critical in ensuring the safe effective and compliant preparation and management of chemotherapy treatments while collaborating closely with oncology providers and nursing staff.

• Registered Pharmacist currently licensed in New York State

• Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Residency and/or Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred

• Alternatively 1 5 years of experience in preparing and evaluating chemotherapy regimens required

• Strong familiarity with USP < 797> USP < 800> and other regulatory standards for sterile compounding

• Excellent clinical judgment communication and organizational skills

• Partner with Pharmacy Buyer to maintain an accurate patient list and appropriate par levels for chemotherapy agents updated weekly to minimize waste

• Regularly review pharmacy inventory to ensure proper stock levels and organization

• Remove expired or discontinued medications and promote adherence to the formulary system

• Review all chemotherapy orders for accuracy safety and clinical appropriateness

• Compare regimens against NCCN guidelines or clinical study protocols and attach supporting references

• Collaborate with providers to round doses to optimal vial sizes to reduce waste

• Verify appropriate diluents concentrations and stability parameters

• Establish and document beyond-use dates coordinating updates within the drug information system

• Monitor cumulative lifetime doses for applicable therapies

• Communicate with oncology providers and nursing staff to clarify or resolve any medication-related questions or discrepancies

• Actively participate in interdisciplinary discussions to optimize patient care

• Coordinate with the Oncology Department on chemotherapy prescribing practices

• Support medication reconciliation processes to ensure continuity and safety of care

• Competitive hourly pay

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative patient-focused oncology environment

• A role that directly impacts patient safety and treatment outcomes

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