Oncology Pharmacist

Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Full-time
1 opening
$128,960.00 per year (estimated)

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to apply your oncology pharmacy expertise in a clinical setting, ensuring safe and effective chemotherapy preparation and administration. You will collaborate closely with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities ● Assist Pharmacy Buyer in maintaining accurate patient chemotherapy agent lists and par levels to minimize waste ● Review pharmacy inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and remove outdated or unused drugs ● Promote use of formulary system and work within its guidelines ● Review chemotherapy order sheets for accuracy, comparing to guidelines or study protocols ● Coordinate with providers to optimize vial sizes and reduce waste ● Ensure stability of diluents and proper concentration ranges in chemotherapy orders ● Define recommended beyond-use dates and communicate with Information System Pharmacist for labeling ● Monitor lifetime doses of chemotherapy agents ● Communicate with Oncology Department providers and nursing staff regarding medication orders ● Coordinate chemotherapy prescribing plans and medication reconciliation with Oncology Department

Qualifications

Required
  • Chemotherapy Pharmacy (1+ years)
  • 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
    • EHR Coordination
    • Oncology
  • Doctorate degree
  • Valid Pharmacist in New York (NY)

Company

The Iroquois Mission To serve as a resource and leader to support our members and the communities they serve through advocacy, education, information, cost-saving initiatives and business solutions. IHA is a nonprofit regional healthcare trade organization representing more than 50 hospitals and health systems (rural, small community safety-net providers to large, academic medical centers), spanning over 28,000 square miles, across 32 counties of Upstate NY.

Rewards up to
$5,803.20