What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Pharmacist position at Shannon Health?
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Job Summary |
Oncology Pharmacists ensure safety in compounding, preparing, and dispensing chemotherapy along with minimizing drug waste, managing drug shortages, and decreasing exposure to hazardous drugs. The Pharmacist will work along the Oncology Team to provide patient services such as patient education, monitoring adverse drug events, and evaluation of drug-drug, drug-disease interactions, and providing supportive care services. As a part of the Oncology Team, pharmacists can also be asked to take part in the decision-making process on chemotherapy formulary management, treatment protocols, compliance with regulations, and improvement of patient outcomes.
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Education |
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Education Type |
Program of Study |
Required/Preferred |
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High School Diploma |
N/A |
Required* |
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Bachelor’s Degree |
Pharmacy |
Required* |
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Doctorate Degree |
Pharmacy |
Preferred* |
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Experience |
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Number of Years |
Type of Experience |
Required/Preferred |
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3-5 Years |
Comparable Setting |
Preferred* |
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Certification & Licensures |
- Registered Pharmacist Required
- Sterile Compounding Certification Required
- Hazardous Drug Sterile Compounding Training Required
