Pharmacist, Clinical Oncology

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We are seeking an experienced Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary oncology team. The pharmacist will play a pivotal role in the comprehensive pharmaceutical care of cancer patients from assessment through treatment decisions, medication management, symptom management, and supportive care.

• Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure the medication list is accurate.
• Help with treatment decision‑making based on current literature and NCCN Guidelines.
• Perform benefits investigation for oral oncology medications and obtain prior authorization when necessary.
• Triage prescriptions to outside specialty pharmacy if mandated by insurance and perform follow‑up and education.
• Screen for allergies, drug/drug, and drug/disease state interactions.
• Ensure all recommended labs and tests are performed or scheduled before the start of new therapy.
• Help decrease the financial burden of cancer treatment by utilizing outside resources, including grants and patient assistance.
• Counsel patients on prescribed medications per pharmacy regulations.
• Provide educational materials to patients and caregivers in easy‑to‑understand formats, including proper handling and disposal of chemotherapy.
• Monitor and manage side effects, providing supportive care recommendations or dose reductions based on FDA‑approved package inserts.
• Screen patients for enrollment in injection programs and help ensure patients do not incur added cost.
• Ensure all doses, routes, and dosing intervals are appropriate for the patient’s age, weight, height, and diagnosis.
• Advocate for patient access to drugs, consulting with patients on benefits and obtaining prior authorizations.
• Review medication orders against patient profiles to identify potential adverse drug reactions; recommend corrective actions to the prescribing physician when necessary.
• Perform quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Provide drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and team members; counsel patients regarding medications.
• Attend weekly Tumor Board meetings.
• When appropriate, meet with industry representatives to learn about recent clinical trials or new indications.
• Provide education and in‑services for pharmacists, nurses, and other team members.
• Provide orientation and training to pharmacy team members.
• Oversee Pharmacy Technicians.

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (RPh) required;
  Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D) preferred.
• Valid Arkansas Pharmacist’s license.
• 2–4 years of experience in retail pharmacy preferred; oncology and specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, mathematical calculations, and drug interactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and USP 797 requirements.
• Ability to use a computer and manage high‑volume workload with accuracy.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods.

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (RPh) required;
  Pharm
  
  D preferred.
• Valid Arkansas Pharmacist’s license required.
• 2–4 years’ experience in retail pharmacy; oncology experience preferred.
• Experience in specialty pharmacy preferred.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle objects.
• Vision requirements: close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases; vaccinations and safety training provided.

This description is intended to describe the essential functions, general supplemental functions, and essential requirements for the position. Other duties may be assigned. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions require the employee to maintain alertness in a safe manner.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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