Pharmacist- Oncology/Infusion (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

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Recruiting for an Oncology/Infusion Staff Pharmacist to support oral chemotherapy management and infusion services within the Cancer Center

Summary:

Provides direct medication distribution and clinical support across assigned inpatient and outpatient service areas. Performs order verification; prepares/dispenses medications (including sterile and hazardous preparations); delivers patient education; and supports immunization services and protocol-driven ambulatory activities where assigned. Partners with the care team to optimize pharmacotherapy, advance antimicrobial stewardship, support transitions of care (including “med-to-bed”), and respond to time-sensitive clinical needs to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective medication use.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science or Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD).

• Current Montana Pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain upon hire.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within sixty (60) days of start date.

Preferred:

• Postgraduate year one (PGY1) residency training if working within an acute/inpatient setting.

• Two (2) years of relevant pharmacy practice experience.

• Experience with Epic/Willow, outpatient pharmacy systems, MPDR/PDMP, and clinical references (e.g., Lexicomp).

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Verifies orders/prescriptions for indication, dose, route, interactions, allergies, and duplication; resolves discrepancies; accurately prepares/dispenses medications, including sterile and hazardous preparations per policy/USP standards.

• Performs prospective and concurrent clinical monitoring; provides evidence-based recommendations; participates in antimicrobial stewardship activities and pathway/order-set optimization.

• Delivers counseling on new/ongoing therapies, adverse effects, adherence, device technique, and vaccination when applicable.

• Completes medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and coordination of take-home medications; supports “med-to-bed” services to reduce readmissions and improve access.

• Manages protocol-driven clinics/services (e.g., anticoagulation, centralized prescription refill, pharmacist-nursing hypertension clinic) under established guidelines and documentation standards, as assigned.

• Prepares, screens, administers, and documents vaccinations per policy and state requirements, as assigned.

• Responds to clinical alerts (e.g., code blue/PALS, stroke alerts, RRTs, traumas); prepares/recommends medications and documents per protocol, as assigned for inpatient coverage.

• Utilizes Epic/EHR, automated dispensing systems, outpatient pharmacy software, MPDR/PDMP, and clinical databases (e.g., Lexicomp) to support safe medication use and decision-making.

• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds/communications; provides drug information to providers, nurses, and allied staff; escalates barriers to ensure timely care.

• Reports adverse drug events and “good catches”; contributes to audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitors pharmacy workflow; provides oversight and guidance to technicians; performs after-hours outpatient prescription procedures when applicable to service coverage.

• Records clinical activities, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR and required systems; maintains competencies and required certifications.

• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times

• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality

• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment

• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines

• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements:

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

Position Pharmacist- Oncology/Infusion (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Location MT:Bozeman:Deaconess Hospital | Clinical Pharmacy | Full Time

Req ID 525