Oncology Pharmacist
Saranac Lake, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Oncology Pharmacist
Location: Saranac Lake New York
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $62.00 - $65.00 per hour ($128960 - $135200 annually)
Job Overview
A leading healthcare organization in Northern New York is seeking an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to support its growing oncology program. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with specialized oncology expertise who is passionate about delivering high-quality cancer care optimizing chemotherapy treatment plans and collaborating closely with oncology providers and nursing teams.
The Oncology Pharmacist will play a critical role in chemotherapy management medication safety inventory oversight regulatory compliance and clinical consultation to ensure the best possible outcomes for oncology patients.
Responsibilities
Clinical Oncology Services
- Review and verify chemotherapy orders for accuracy safety and clinical appropriateness
- Evaluate treatment regimens against current clinical guidelines and evidence-based protocols
- Collaborate with oncology providers regarding dosing adjustments treatment plans and medication optimization
- Monitor cumulative lifetime doses and other treatment-related safety considerations
- Ensure appropriate diluents concentrations stability requirements and beyond-use dating for chemotherapy preparations
- Participate in medication reconciliation and chemotherapy treatment planning
Oncology Pharmacy Operations
- Assist with chemotherapy inventory management and procurement planning
- Help maintain appropriate stock levels while minimizing medication waste
- Review pharmacy inventory regularly and remove expired or discontinued medications
- Promote formulary compliance and cost-effective medication utilization
- Work closely with pharmacy purchasing and operational staff to ensure medication availability
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
- Support compliance with USP 797 USP 800 and other applicable regulatory standards
- Assist in developing and maintaining policies procedures and best practices for sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and medication safety programs
- Serve as a pharmacy resource for oncology-related medication questions and clinical guidance
Qualifications
Required
- Current New York State Pharmacist License
- One of the following:
- Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency or
- Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) or
- 15 years of experience preparing and evaluating chemotherapy regimens
- Experience with oncology medications and chemotherapy protocols
- Knowledge of USP 797 USP 800 and sterile compounding regulations
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
Preferred
- Hospital or health-system oncology pharmacy experience
- Experience collaborating directly with oncology physicians and nursing teams
- Familiarity with NCCN guidelines and oncology treatment pathways
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about oncology patient care
- Strong clinical and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented with a focus on medication safety
- Effective communicator who works well in multidisciplinary teams
- Committed to maintaining regulatory compliance and quality standards
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative oncology program
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Meaningful impact on patient outcomes and cancer care
If youre an experienced Oncology Pharmacist seeking an opportunity to make a direct impact on cancer treatment and patient care wed love to hear from you.