Clinical Pharmacist - HIMG Oncology
Marshall Health · Huntington, West Virginia, US
I. POSITION SUMMARY: The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, and patient-centered management of oral chemotherapy and relate...
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I. POSITION SUMMARY: The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, and patient-centered management of oral chemotherapy and related supportive care therapies. This role includes comprehensive medication therapy management, initial chemotherapy ordering, toxicity monitoring, and patient education. The pharmacist works collaboratively with providers, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication use and therapeutic outcomes. Additional responsibilities include teaching and precepting pharmacy students and residents, contributing to clinical education efforts, and serving as a medication therapy expert within the oncology team. The pharmacist also plays a key role in monitoring for specialty pharmacy leakage, ensuring medication access remains within institutional channels when appropriate, and supporting financial assistance efforts for patients. Clinical Pharmacist Duties and Responsibilities: - Manages medication therapy comprehensively; secures prior authorizations - Communicates clearly with patients and healthcare professionals - Identifies, prevents, and resolves medication-related issues with patient-centered recommendations - Counsels patients and c...