Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, Hematology Oncology Clinic, Baptist MD Anderson

Date Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Status: Full-Time

Shift Details: Days

Job Summary

Baptist Health is currently seeking a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our team at our Downtown campus at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. This is a full-time, day shift position working 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. This candidate will cover our outpatient hematology clinic and support our developing Stem Cell Transplant and CAR T program. This candidate will be working with the clinic ambulatory oncology team to deliver a wide variety of services to patients, including education, aiding with chemotherapy order writing, monitoring adverse events, evaluating drug—drug and drug–disease interactions, and providing supportive care. This candidate will also help develop Epic treatment protocols with an interdisciplinary team. 

As the Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing safe, evidence-based, cost effective, and patient centered medication management as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Reviewing and assessing patient medication profiles to ensure safe and appropriate use of oncology medications, including chemotherapy agents, supportive care medications, and other related therapies.
  • Collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement patient-specific treatment plans, monitor therapy outcomes, and make appropriate recommendations for adjustments or interventions as needed. 
  • Utilizing pharmacokinetics, dosing calculations, and identifying drug interactions specific to oncology medications.
  • Entering orders with great accuracy.
  • Checking technician work for accuracy prior to release of medications and solutions to the floor.
  • Supervising technicians and serving on committees as assigned.
  • Answering questions for all health care professionals.
  • Serving as a consultant for members of the medical staff.
  • Monitoring patient therapy as assigned, including pharmacokinetics service. Cert Note: BLS/ACLS/PALS must be obtained with 90 days of hire for those required to participate in Code Blue responses.

A Pharmacist license in the State of Florida is required for hire. A completed PGY1 +/- PGY2 Oncology residency or comparable hospital experience, preferred.

If you are a dedicated oncology pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our team and be part of a compassionate and collaborative environment focused on excellence in oncology care.

This Clinical Oncology Pharmacist will be located at Baptist MD Anderson. If you are interested in this full-time opportunity, please apply today.


Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Doctorate

Experience

  • 1-2 years Hospital Pharmacy Experience
  • 1-2 years Experience with Automated Dispensing Devices
  • Residency Training
  • Experience with Pharmacy Information Systems

License and Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
  • Registered Pharmacist Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
  • Licensed Pharmacist Required

Location

Baptist MD Anderson Ctr
1301 Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL, 32207


Location Overview

For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more.  Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions.  As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.

About Baptist Health

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.