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Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.
The entities of Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Chicago is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.
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Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist Department: Pharmacy/Infusion Center Location: Chicago, IL (Southwest Side) – Safety Net Hospital Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday–Friday, No Weekends)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist to join our dedicated team in providing comprehensive oncology pharmacy services.
This full-time position is based in our pharmacy/infusion center and offers a unique opportunity to work with an underserved patient population at a safety net hospital on Chicago’s southwest side.
The Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist will play a vital role in chart review, chemotherapy order verification, treatment plan entry, patient counseling, infusion rounds, formulary management, and drug procurement.
The role also includes training pharmacy residents and ensuring compliance with USP 797/800 standards, investigational drug services, and institutional protocols.
Key Responsibilities: Perform chart reviews and verify oncology treatment orders for accuracy and safety. Enter treatment plans and ensure seamless chemotherapy regimen implementation. Provide direct patient counseling on chemotherapy, supportive care, and medication management.
Conduct infusion rounds with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care. Manage the oncology formulary, including drug procurement and inventory oversight.
Train and mentor pharmacy residents in oncology pharmacy practice.
Ensure compliance with USP 797/800 standards, investigational drug protocols, and institutional safety regulations. Utilize EPIC, DoseEdge, and Omnicell to support efficient pharmacy operation.
Qualifications: Required: Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification. Strong knowledge of oncology pharmacy practice, infusion therapy, and chemotherapy safety standards.
Familiarity with EPIC, DoseEdge, and Omnicell workflow.
Experience with USP 797/800 compliance and investigational drug services.
Preferred: Experience in a hospital-based or infusion center setting. Previous involvement in resident or student training.
Strong problem-solving and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
Why Join Us? This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact role, serving an underserved patient population in a safety net hospital setting. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, enhancing oncology care and mentoring future pharmacy leaders. This is a unique chance to make a tangible difference in patients' lives while advancing your expertise in clinical oncology pharmacy.
MINIMUM Education:
- Graduate of a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical
Education (ACPE) – Doctor of Pharmacy Degree; Baccalaureate Degree with three (3) to five (5) years of experience may substitute.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Completing a PGY1 Pharmacy residency is required.
- Completion of a PGY2 residency in the specialized area of pharmacy is preferred or pharmacy practice experience with more than 3 years’ experience in clinical practice (in the area of specialty) is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Excellent drug knowledge base including pharmacokinetics, dosing and nutritional support.
- Good computer skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
REQUIRED LICENSES, Certificates, Registrations:
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Illinois.
- Completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1) required
- Three (3) to five (5) years of pharmacy experience may substitute for a PGY2 Oncology Residency preferred.
- The pharmacist is expected to be a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOPP) within 4 years from hire.
- ACLS Certification required
