Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Full-Time at Woman's Hospital

The Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology is responsible for optimizing medication therapy and ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious pharmaceutical care for oncology patients. This includes cancer therapy education, monitoring for treatment-related toxicities, managing supportive care, and addressing comorbid conditions. The pharmacist collaborates with healthcare providers to evaluate treatment appropriateness, monitor efficacy and safety, and enhance patient adherence. Pharmaceutical care services include assessing patient needs, incorporating age- and disease-specific characteristics into drug therapy planning, educating patients, adjusting therapy based on clinical response, and preventing or mitigating medication-related adverse events, in collaboration with ordering provider. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists also serve as departmental resources and act as liaisons across hospital departments, interdisciplinary teams, and external organizations.

Requirements:

• Pharm D degree with a residency of one year or 3 years equivalent.
• PGY2 in Oncology (preferred).
• Current licensure from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred. If not certified, employees must complete ASHP Basics of Oncology in Pharmacy Certificate within 90 days and BCOP within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, effective, and timely medication therapy.
• Develop and maintain an active clinical pharmacy practice within oncology.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and outpatient clinic coverage (including weekends as assigned).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient care.
• Manage complex oncology medication regimens and supportive therapies.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust therapy as needed based on patient-specific factors and in collaboration with ordering provider.
• Document all clinical interventions, assessments, and recommendations in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Serve as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals.
• Develop individualized pharmacotherapeutic plans and educate patients on their therapy.
• Perform medication reconciliation and resolve medication-related problems.
• Support pharmacokinetic evaluations and nutrition consultations as needed.
• Assess patient-specific barriers to treatment, including financial or health literacy challenges.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students and provide ongoing education to staff.
• Participate in and lead quality improvement and medication safety initiatives.
• Serve in a leadership capacity by supporting clinical practice advancement in the profession of pharmacy.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment conferences, sharing knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
• Any other duties as assigned by Woman's Hospital.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay Range:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$102,000 – $151,000

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at [email protected].

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.