Los Angeles Cancer Network

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Opportunity

Glendale: CA

Outpatient Opportunity

Full-Time

About the Practice and their Mission

Los Angeles Cancer Network is seeking a Board-Certified Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our extensive, well-established physician group practice in Glendale, CA.

Los Angeles Cancer Network has served the greater Los Angeles area for over 30 years. With ten offices (and growing) located throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, you can find convenient and thoughtful care and guidance in blood disorders and cancer care from the most devoted team of medical professionals. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized treatment using the most recent proven advances in cancer care through clinical research, early detection, and innovative treatment to provide education and support to our patients and their families. The practice offers Hematology/Medical Oncology and Clinical trial & Research Programs.

Los Angeles Cancer Network is a proud partner of OneOncology. OneOncology is a national partnership of leading independent community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer with a physician-led, data-driven, technology-powered, and patient-centric model. Through OneOncology, partner practices have shared technology platforms that foster communication, data sharing, and clinical excellence across the network. OneOncology's non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, OneR, delivers complex, multi-center clinical trials to affiliated practices.

About the Role

Responsible for day-to-day activities involving both clinical and operational aspects of pharmaceutical services, including drug verification and distribution, patient consultation, physician collaboration, drug and therapy monitoring, utilization management, and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hematologists/oncologists, advanced practice providers, and other clinical staff to provide patients with individualized treatments utilizing the most recent and relevant evidence.
• Review chemo- and immunotherapy orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness.
• Evaluate and interpret drug-related Recommend dose adjustment, addition, or discontinuation of medication(s) as appropriate.
• Identifies, resolves, and prevents medication-related problems, including subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions, adverse reactions, inaccuracies, and inappropriateness.
• Drug utilization management.
• Conduct comprehensive medication review and/or medication reconciliation.
• Comprehensive evaluation of patient medical records, to provide proper patient counseling.
• Research and answer drug inquiries.
• Process new and refill therapies.
• Final verification of medications before distribution to infusion centers.
• Oversee pharmacy technician and staff activities.
• Ensure proper storage of medications.
• Document appropriately in patient medical records.
• Uphold organization policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws.
• Collaborate with all organizational staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies Requirements:

• Ability to enter data to keep electronic records.
• Ability to perform light lifting and repetitious physical activity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong people skills for daily management of staff and customer interactions.
• Project management with an emphasis on detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work with high-level executives and clinicians as well as the skills to develop effective working relationships with staff in various departments.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, excellent coaching skills.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School with a Pharm.D. Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Currently holds or is eligible to obtain California Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet ONE of the following:
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP); or
• Completed PGY2 Oncology Residency and eligible for BCOP (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 90 days of hire); or
• Completed PGY1 Pharmacy Residency + two (2) years of Clinical Oncology Pharmacy experience (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 90 days of hire); or
• No residency, but at least four (4) years of Clinical Oncology Pharmacy experience (must pass the BPS Oncology Pharmacy Certification examination within 90 days of hire)

Why choose Southern California?

Southern California's climate has often been described as perfect, and with good reason. Most days are sunny and warm, with gentle ocean breezes in the summer. There are no unpleasant seasons in Los Angeles. The average high temperature is 75° (24° C), and the city is sunny nearly 300 days a year.

Los Angeles is a thriving and vibrant city with a high quality of life and eclectic neighborhoods. Los Angeles neighborhoods offer unique L.A. experiences, culture, diversity, and world-class amenities for meeting attendees. Los Angeles is also a safe, welcoming city with a broad transportation network, a thriving downtown area, and plenty of easily accessible airports. Los Angeles is considered the entertainment capital of the world. The city offers myriad attractions and activities: movie studios, the Sunset Strip, Venice Beach, landmark museums, world-famous theme parks, wineries, breweries, outdoor activities, and exciting nightlife, to name a few.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email eric.jackson@oneoncology.com

I look forward to speaking with you!