Oncology Infusion Pharmacist

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Oncology Infusion Pharmacist is responsible for performing and directing distribution functions for Fred Hutch pharmacies. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

This is a 1.0 FTE (40 Hours) role that will work out of our South Lake Union Campus. This role will primarily be Monday thru Friday but may include periodic Weekend and Holiday shifts dependent on clinical need.

Responsibilities

• Prepare oncology-related medications and compounded pharmaceutical preparations, which include labeling and maintenance of patient records.
• Direct pharmacy technicians, technicians in training, interns, and assistants in all areas of technical responsibilities.
• Ensure that controlled substances are properly stored, dispensed, recorded, and inventoried.
• Monitor oncology-related medication therapy for rational use.
• Participate in drug utilization review data collection and assessment.
• Communicate with providers and patients regarding medications that have been prescribed.
• Know and follow all Pharmacy Department and Fred Hutch policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal laws.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• One year of experience in pharmacy practice or completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited residency training program.
• State of Washington Pharmacist license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams.

Preferred:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Experience with Epic Willow and Beacon Oncology Applications.
• Experience in oncology pharmacy practice.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening

As a condition of employment, Fred Hutch conducts pre-employment drug testing for this pharmacy role. All offers of employment in the pharmacy department are conditional on the applicant successfully completing and passing a drug test in accordance with Fred Hutch policy.

Salary and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is from $149,365.00 to $248,913.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This is a 1.0 FTE (40 Hours) role that will work out of our South Lake Union Campus. This role will primarily be Monday thru Friday but may include periodic Weekend and Holiday shifts dependent on clinical need. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

Key skills/competency

• Oncology Pharmacy
• Medication Preparation
• Patient Care
• Drug Utilization Review
• Controlled Substances Management
• Epic Willow
• Beacon Oncology
• Pharmacist License (Washington)
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership