Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Oncology

Company: HonorHealth
Location: Chandler
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

*Overview:*

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
* *1110 S Dobson Rd, Chandler*
* *Hours: Full-Time Days, 9am-5pm*
* *Sign-on-Bonus Available!*
* *Previous Oncology Experience and/or BCOP Strongly Preferred*

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You'll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.

HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more.

Join us. Let's go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together.

As a member of the HonorHealth team, you will work collaboratively with other innovators working to advance our pharmacy program. Join us and be part of a team larger than the individual contributors, coming together to embody HonorHealth's iCare values: *Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy.*

HonorHealth is one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With more than 16,000 team members, 4,000+ affiliated providers and over 1,100 volunteers, HonorHealth seamlessly blends collaborative care and approachable expertise to improve health and well-being.

People often say care feels different here - because it does. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

*Qualifications:*

_*Education*_
* Pharm.D. Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a minimum of Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience. Required

_*Experience*_
* Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency (ASHP accredited) and PGY2 Oncology pharmacy residency (ASHP accredited) OR Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency (ASHP accredited) plus two (2) years of clinical experience in the oncology setting OR Five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience in the oncology setting. Required

_*Licenses and Certifications*_
* Registered Pharmacist (RPh) Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Arizona. Required

*Responsibilities:*

*Job Summary*
The Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be involved in direct patient care at the HonorHealth Cancer Center Infusion Clinics. The position will provide chemotherapy education to oncology patients and will assist in the monitoring and treatment of chemotherapy/immunotherapy-related toxicities. The Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will serve as a resource for the HonorHealth Cancer Center providers and will be integral in the development of clinical programs at the infusion centers. There will be an opportunity to help create a PGY-2 residency in oncology along with required precepting responsibilities. The multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of oncology patients in this setting will allow the Specialist to advance pharmacy practice and optimize care.
* Performs disease state management and comprehensive medication review for patients with a cancer diagnosis in the Ambulatory Care setting. Critically evaluates disease state and adjusts medication therapy to optimize medication regimens and improve clinical outcomes. Ensures utilization of appropriate and cost-effective medication therapy. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, disease state management, medication management, and adverse drug event prevention and management.
* Consults with medical providers regarding optimal drug therapy management to improve clinical outcomes and promote patient safety related to medications.Completes thorough patient assessments and applies principles of evidence-based medicine to establish patient-specific therapeutic drug regimens.Provides essential medication education to patients to promote engagement in self-management activities, medication adherence, and safety.Conducts patient-centered clinical pharmacy functions and appropriately documents all patient care activities in the electronic medical record. Demonstrates accurate and thorough documentation skills. Facilitates pharmacist-to-provider communication of clinical interventions and recommendations.Adheres to clinical practices approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (e.g. collaborative practice agreements, clinical pharmacy protocols).
* Contributes to the total body of knowledge of pharmacy through publication and/or educational presentations. Provides presentations, in-services, or lectures annually (community, nursing, physician, pharmacy, local or national meetings), and educational information to physicians, nursing staff, and other allied health care professionals.
* Acts as a network resource and drug information expert in the area of oncology. Provides detailed drug information and education to the health care team, pharmacy, patients, and community. Actively participates in department and network-based committees and effectively communicates with stakeholders.
* Develops, contributes, and applies evidence-based medication guidelines and/or protocols, medication use evaluations, and disease-based evaluations. Collects and analyzes medication-use data per predefined criteria and formulates appropriate recommendations for implementation.
* Precepts PGY1 and PGY2-Pharmacy residents and pharmacy students. Meets preceptor criteria established by American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Contributes to staff development by assisting with training of new team members, including teaching and exemplifying clinical and operational skills.
* Performs other duties as assigned Facility: John C Lincoln Med Center Department: HH CancerCare-PharmcySupt Work Hours: 9-5 Shift: 01 - Days Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Oncology

Education:
* Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:
* Licensed Pharmacist (Required)

Work Location: In person

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