Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Hours:

Skokie/Morton Grove: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Downtown Chicago Clinic: Wednesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Remote: Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (for verification of Chicago’s infusion patients and preparation for the following week)

Note: The Skokie location will be relocating to Morton Grove the first week of November.

Under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Pharmacy and the Director/Manager of OCC locations, a clinical pharmacist is responsible for all services, both distributive and clinical, within the ambulatory infusion setting of the OCC’s in Chicago. Clinical pharmacists are essential to our care model within COH. They are accountable for working directly with multidisciplinary teams in the Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology outpatient environment to provide high-quality evidence-based care and medication counseling services. Pharmacists practice through hospital policies, practice agreements and clinical guidelines to manage disease states and chemotherapy toxicities, perform pharmacokinetic services and ensure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based use of medications. Responsibilities include chemotherapy verification, medication dispensing, drug information and close collaboration with oncologists, midlevel providers and infusion center nurses. This position will travel to the OCC’s to provide the pharmacy services.

Requirements:

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education

Current Illinois State Registered Pharmacist license required.

Completion of pharmacy residency program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Background in oncology pharmacy highly preferred.

20% travel is required.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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