Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Sterile Compounding
Core
Interpret, evaluate, prepare, and dispense sterile and non-sterile chemotherapy and adjuvant medications for inpatient and outpatient oncology and hematology patients.
Role type
Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology Sterile Compounding)
Builds
Compounded sterile products and chemotherapy regimens for cancer patients.
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Pharmacy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sterile compounding, chemotherapy administration, medication order verification, regulatory compliance (USP, NIOSH, TJC), hazardous drug handling, patient counseling, aseptic technique, inventory management, equipment operation.
Preferred skills
PGY-1 or PGY-2 residency, Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy.
Technologies
LifeChart reporting and inventory management systems, ancillary compounding equipment (pumps).
Responsibilities
Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding of chemotherapy agents; review and verify medication orders for appropriateness and safety; counsel patients on treatment regimens and adverse reactions; oversee aseptic processing environment and cleaning procedures; mentor technicians, residents, and students; participate in policy development and quality improvement initiatives; manage inventory and procure oncology medications.
Seniority
Mid-level Clinical Pharmacist