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Short Description

The Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist performs a variety of clinical, logistical, and operational functions to streamline care for oncology patients at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. The functions include but are not limited to:

Collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams to propose best treatment practices in accordance with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines and primary literatureProvides clinical pharmacy services for oncology patients, including patient counseling, selection of appropriate therapies, monitoring parameters and frequency of monitoring, management of adverse effects, and identification/ management of drug-drug interactionsDeliver new oncology therapy in-services to the oncology healthcare teamLead hematology/oncology pharmacology and therapeutics lectures for hematology/oncology fellow physiciansNavigate oncology drug shortages, including recommendation of alternative therapies when appropriatePrecept pharmacy residents and students on ambulatory oncology elective rotationBuild treatment plans for chemotherapy regimens into EPIC and partake in necessary workflows to add new oncolytic agents to hospital formularyActively participate in oncology pharmacy & therapeutics (P&T) subcommittee and hospital P&T committee meetingsAssist with medication acquisition for oral and injectable oncolytic therapies, including prior authorizations, appeal letters, and peer-to-peer reviewsIdentify and complete patient care quality improvement projectsAssist with policy development with regards to oncology patient carePotential for Sign On Bonus
Experience Required

3-5 years Oncology preferred.

Education Requirements

Pharmacy Doctorate Degree

License/Certification Requirements

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Licensure

Special Requirements

Post Graduate (PGY2) in Oncology required

Oncology Board Certification (or eligible within 2 years)

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Licensure