Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Review and validate oncology prescriptions for appropriateness, dosing accuracy, drug interactions, contraindications, and treatment protocols.
• Verify chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care medication orders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical rounds.
• Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions, toxicities, and treatment-related complications.
• Recommend dose modifications based on laboratory parameters, organ function, and patient-specific factors.
• Ensure compliance with established oncology treatment guidelines and protocols.
• Provide pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Medication Management
• Supervise and ensure safe preparation, handling, storage, and dispensing of cytotoxic medications.
• Maintain compliance with chemotherapy safety standards and hazardous drug handling guidelines.
• Review medication reconciliation during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Monitor inventory and utilization of high-cost oncology medications.
• Assist in formulary management and medication procurement activities.
• Patient Counseling & Education
• Counsel patients and caregivers regarding chemotherapy regimens, medication administration, side effects, precautions, and adherence.
• Educate patients on supportive care medications and symptom management.
• Provide written and verbal medication information and follow-up guidance.
• Quality & Safety
• Participate in medication safety initiatives and quality improvement programs.
• Report and document medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and near-miss incidents.
• Conduct audits related to oncology pharmacy practices and chemotherapy administration.
• Ensure compliance with NABH, JCI, and other regulatory standards.
• Documentation & Research
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and pharmaceutical interventions.
• Participate in clinical research, drug utilization reviews, and pharmacovigilance activities.
• Assist in developing and updating oncology treatment protocols and policies.
• Contribute to continuing education and training programs for healthcare staff.

Qualification & Experience  

• Pharm D 
• Registered Pharmacist with the State Pharmacy Council.
• Certification or specialized training in Oncology Pharmacy preferred.