Job Description
Job Description Job Overview - Oncology Pharmacist Compensation: $65 - $95/hour (Dependent on Experience) Location: Westchester County, NY Schedule: Monday to Friday (Alternating Weekends and Holidays) TAG MedStaffing is hiring an Oncology Pharmacist in Westchester County, NY for our client, supporting oncology pharmacy services, chemotherapy medication management, infusion care, and safe medication dispensing. The Oncology Pharmacist will collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, and pharmacy staff to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care for hematology and oncology patients. This role also supports IV pharmacy operations and medication safety initiatives within a hospital-based environment.
Responsibilities as the Oncology Pharmacist: - Oncology Pharmacy: Review, verify, and dispense oncology medications in accordance with patient-specific treatment plans and established pharmacy standards.
- Clinical Review: Evaluate medication orders, patient profiles, dosing, interactions, and treatment considerations to promote safe and effective therapy.
- Infusion Support: Provide pharmacy expertise for chemotherapy, infusion therapies, IV medications, and other specialized oncology treatments.
- Patient Safety: Support medication education, infection prevention, quality improvement, and safe handling practices for oncology therapies.
- Clinical Collaboration: Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to address medication-related needs and optimize patient care.
- Pharmacy Operations: Support daily pharmacy workflow, provide staff pharmacist coverage as needed, and oversee pharmacy support personnel.
Qualifications for the Oncology Pharmacist: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required, with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
- Licensure: Active New York State Pharmacist license is required.
- Certification: Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) or equivalent oncology pharmacy certification is preferred.
- Experience: 2-3 years of hospital pharmacy experience is required, with hematology, oncology, chemotherapy, or infusion center experience preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of oncology pharmacotherapy, chemotherapy, IV medications, medication safety, pharmaceutical calculations, and applicable pharmacy regulations is required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with hospital pharmacy systems, electronic medication records, medication order verification, and clinical documentation is required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong clinical judgment, communication, attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
Job Tags
Monday to Friday, Weekend work