Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

As a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services within our outpatient infusion centers. The role demands advanced clinical support for a wide range of oncology therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bio/biosimilar drugs. Key responsibilities include reviewing, verifying, and adjusting treatments, monitoring patient outcomes, and collaborating extensively with oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.

The successful candidate will also be involved in developing and implementing treatment guidelines, managing formularies, and leading novel oncology initiatives. They will provide medication order review, symptom management, and critical education to providers, patients, and caregivers. Furthermore, the role involves active participation in quality improvement, medication safety, and waste reduction efforts. Compliance with regulatory standards, supporting prior authorizations, and precepting students and residents are also crucial aspects. The Pharmacist will offer clinical oversight to pharmacy personnel within the infusion centers, demonstrating strong leadership and judgment in all activities.

This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of license, work with cutting-edge oncology therapies, and play a meaningful role in shaping oncology clinical pharmacy services within a growing program. Ideal for a BCOP-trained pharmacist seeking high-impact clinical practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor Of Pharmacy

• Clear and current CA Pharmacist License
• Clear and current BLS through American Heart Association

• Current knowledge of evidence based clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacotherapies; Knowledge of Health Plans such as Medicare, Medical, Blue Shields, Blue Cross, HNET, AETNA, WHA, etc.; Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to all age groups of patients served. Ability to become fully credentialed with the Dignity Health Medical Foundation and be able to obtain a California Advanced Practice (APh) license within the established time frame.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PGY1 residency preferred.
• PGY2 Oncology residency strongly preferred.
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) strongly preferred.
• Experience precepting pharmacy students and/or residents strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in oncology pharmacotherapy and clinical decision-making preferred.
• Membership in a professional organization preferred.
• Clear and current ACLS through American Heart Association preferred.

• Clinical knowledge of specialty pharmacy; innovative pharmacy practice; pharmacoeconomics; regulations applicable to Pharmacy, including DEA, Board of Pharmacy, The Joint Commission, etc preferred.

• Current Vaccination certification preferred.

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Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.