The Clinical Pharmacist – Hematology/Oncology & BMT Specialist is a licensed pharmacist who serves as the medication-therapy expert for the Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant (BMT) programs. The role includes designing, managing, monitoring, verifying, and dispensing drug therapies—including chemotherapy, cellular therapy, immunotherapy, and transplant-support medications—in alignment with institutional SOPs, ACLS/PALS (as applicable), USP standards, and regulatory requirements. The specialist works collaboratively across inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology and BMT services, oversees pharmacy technician and intern staff, ensures compliance with hospital, state, and federal medication-management standards, and supports hospital-wide pharmacy operations, including Central Pharmacy coverage as staff or charge pharmacist.
Clinical Practice & Medication Expertise-40%:
- Optimize medication therapy for hematopoietic cell transplant, CAR-T, and bone marrow transplant patients, including assessment, design, and adjustment of individualized treatment plans.
- Participate in daily rounds with ACGT, Oncology Infusion, and Inpatient Hematology/Oncology services and maintain continuous monitoring of assigned patients through chart review and interdisciplinary communication.
- Provide ongoing medication therapy monitoring by reviewing charts, communicating with the healthcare team and families as appropriate, and identifying or resolving drug-therapy problems.
- Develop, implement, and maintain evidence-based protocols, chemotherapy regimens, and treatment pathways in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and in alignment with COG, NCCN, and other clinical guidelines.
- Utilize the facility formulary to promote safe, cost-effective care and provide patient or caregiver medication counseling as needed.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in hematopoietic cell transplant pharmacotherapy, including CAR-T and BMT treatments.
- Collaborate with the ACGT Medical Director to achieve and maintain FACT accreditation.
Pharmacy Operations-30%:
- Manage daily pharmacy workflow across the ACGT Unit, Oncology Infusion Center, and Inpatient Hematology/Oncology units, while supporting Central Pharmacy operations and cross-covering hospital departments as needed.
- Verify and evaluate medication orders for accuracy, completeness, and clinical appropriateness, considering patient-specific factors, adverse effects, and drug–drug/drug–disease interactions.
- Supervise technicians, interns, residents, and pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications in compliance with federal and Connecticut state regulations and pharmacy SOPs.
- Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge for Central Pharmacy when required.
- Ensure adherence to all pharmacy SOPs and medication-safety standards to mitigate risk to patients and staff.
- Perform daily activities including answering medication-related inquiries, attending medical rounds, completing nursing unit inspections, and identifying and resolving medication-related issues.
Education, Mentorship & Professional Development-15%:
- Mentor and train pharmacists, residents, interns, and technicians in oncology, BMT, and CAR-T pharmacy practice, including regimen validation, preparation, administration considerations, and clinical monitoring.
- Provide education to pharmacy and multidisciplinary staff on chemotherapy regimens, cellular therapy processes, and best practices in medication management.
- Contribute to formulary management for oncology, cellular, and gene therapies, including preparation of P&T monographs, education materials, and clinical evaluations.
Regulatory Documentation & Compliance-15%:
- Document clinical interventions, medication monitoring, adverse drug events, and therapy outcomes in the electronic health record (such as Epic, DoseEdge, or Omnicell) in accordance with state and federal requirements.
- Maintain compliance with Connecticut drug control regulations and all federal requirements governing investigational and non-investigational medications, including storage, preparation, documentation, and handling.
- Conduct monthly inspections of medication storage and preparation areas outside the pharmacy, communicate findings, and assist with corrective action.
- Identify operational or medication-safety issues and escalate concerns to management for resolution.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
