Local Specialized Oncology Pharmacist Glendale, CA

Hiring: Experienced Clinical Oncology Pharmacist
Start: ASAP
Temp or TTH
Duration: 13-week
Bill Rate: Based on pay rate
Pay $60-$80/hr - $80 might be hard
Will Consider New Grads
Location: Glendale, CA (they have several locations)

Job Summary:

Responsible for day-to-day activities involving both clinical and operational aspects of pharmaceutical services, including: drug verification and distribution, patient consultation, physician collaboration, drug and therapy monitoring, utilization management, and supervision.

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with hematologists/oncologists, advanced practice providers, and other clinical staff to provide patients with individualized treatments utilizing the most recent and relevant evidence.

· Review chemo- and immunotherapy orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness.

· Evaluate and interpret drug related laboratories. Recommend dose adjustment, addition, or discontinuation of medication(s) as appropriate.

· Identifies, resolves, and prevents medication-related problems, including, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions, adverse reactions, inaccuracies, and inappropriateness.

· Drug utilization management.

· Conduct comprehensive medication review and/or medication reconciliation.

· Comprehensive evaluation of patient medical records, to provide proper patient counseling.

· Research and answer drug inquiries.

· Process new and refill therapies.

· Final verification of medications prior to distribution to infusion centers.

· Oversee pharmacy technician and staff activities.

· Ensure proper storage of medications.

· Document appropriately in patient medical records.

· Uphold organization policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws.

Education and Experience:

· Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School with a Pharm.D. Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

· Currently holds or eligible to obtain California Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) licensure within 90 days of hire.

· Must meet ONE of the following:

1. Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP); or

2. Completed PGY2 Oncology Residency and eligible for BCOP (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 90 days of hire); or

3. Completed PGY1 Pharmacy Residency + two (2) years of Clinical Oncology Pharmacy experience (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 90 days of hire); or

4. No residency, but at least four (4) years of Clinical Oncology Pharmacy experience (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 90 days of hire)
 

Additional Requirements:

· Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, with occasional walking

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

· Able to travel to satellite clinics when necessary

If you’re looking to expand your network let’s connect! linkedin.com/in/megangwillim

Megan Gwillim
Soliant Health – Account Executive, Pharmacy Division
D. 281.668.0671