Oncology Pharmacist Job at NurseAmerica Healthcare, Saranac Lake, NY

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  • NurseAmerica Healthcare
  • Saranac Lake, NY

Job Description

Oncology Pharmacist

Location: Saranac Lake, NY

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 (Annually)

About NurseAmerica:

NurseAmerica is a nationally recognized provider of healthcare staffing solutions, connecting passionate nurses with top-tier clinical environments across the United States. Our mission is to support healthcare professionals with flexible opportunities, competitive pay, and hands-on recruiter support. Whether you prefer per-diem, contract, or long-term placements, NurseAmerica is your trusted partner in building a meaningful nursing career.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Oncology Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant preparation and management of chemotherapy treatments while collaborating closely with oncology providers and nursing staff.

Qualifications
  • Registered Pharmacist, currently licensed in New York State

  • Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Residency and/or Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred

  • Alternatively, 1 5+ years of experience in preparing and evaluating chemotherapy regimens required

  • Strong familiarity with USP < 797> , USP < 800> , and other regulatory standards for sterile compounding

  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities Chemotherapy Inventory & Procurement
  • Partner with Pharmacy Buyer to maintain an accurate patient list and appropriate par levels for chemotherapy agents, updated weekly to minimize waste

  • Regularly review pharmacy inventory to ensure proper stock levels and organization

  • Remove expired or discontinued medications and promote adherence to the formulary system

Chemotherapy Order Review & Optimization
  • Review all chemotherapy orders for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness

  • Compare regimens against NCCN guidelines or clinical study protocols and attach supporting references

  • Collaborate with providers to round doses to optimal vial sizes to reduce waste

  • Verify appropriate diluents, concentrations, and stability parameters

  • Establish and document beyond-use dates, coordinating updates within the drug information system

  • Monitor cumulative lifetime doses for applicable therapies

Clinical Collaboration & Communication
  • Communicate with oncology providers and nursing staff to clarify or resolve any medication-related questions or discrepancies

  • Actively participate in interdisciplinary discussions to optimize patient care

Care Coordination
  • Coordinate with the Oncology Department on chemotherapy prescribing practices

  • Support medication reconciliation processes to ensure continuity and safety of care

What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-focused oncology environment

  • A role that directly impacts patient safety and treatment outcomes

Apply now and make an impact where it matters most! Not for you? Refer a qualified candidate and earn up to $1000!

Questions? Email us: hr@nurseamerica.us

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Contract work, Flexible hours

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