Hematology Oncology and BMT Pharmacy Specialist-Sign on bonus

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.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Education:
  • BS degree in Pharmacy. 
  • CITI training within 1 year of hire.
• Experience: 3 years in hematology/oncology or equivalent.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

• Education: PharmD.
• Experience:
  • Experience as a Hospital Pharmacist.
  • Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency.
  • Completion of PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency.
  • Strong preference will be given to those applicants who have completed pediatric or oncology residency and have previous pediatric BMT pharmacy experience.

License and/or Certification Required:

• Active State of Connecticut Pharmacist License. 

License and/or Certification Preferred:

• Board certification in area of specialty.
• Advanced training/certification in area of specialty.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of medications, including indications, dosing, monitoring, contraindications, and drug–drug/drug–disease interactions.
• Familiarity with medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery processes.
• Knowledge of common pediatric disease states and their associated risks and treatments.
• Demonstrated expertise in hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant pharmacotherapy
• Empathy and patient-centric mindset; ability to educate patients/caregivers and support optimal adherence and outcomes
• Proficiency in EHR systems, clinical decision-support tools, and oncology pharmacy systems (e.g., DoseEdge, Omnicell)

Skills:

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use evidence-based guidelines and available resources to answer medication- and disease-related questions and guide therapy.
• Effective teaching and learning skills for training learners and educating staff.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to medication‐safety and quality outcomes

Abilities:

• Prioritize and manage multiple competing demands effectively.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across varying levels of training and licensure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical team (physicians, nurses, APPs, technicians, residents) with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and supportive behavior in the work environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats.