• Provides an expert level of consultation, guidance, and direction for appropriate medical oncology-affiliated medication use. 
• In conjunction with a team of oncology physicians, provides complete care to the patient through consultative services at the Outpatient Oncology Clinic and active participation in multidisciplinary patient care planning meetings. 
• Optimizes the outcomes of oncology patients by providing evidence-based, patient-centered drug therapies and monitors for drug-related problems and medication cost containment. 
• Supports regulatory requirements and local quality programs related to safe medication use and for systems to promote medication stewardship and surveillance. Provides pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacogenomic consultations as required. 
• Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medications errors.
• Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactions. 
• Communicates ongoing patient information and efficacy and safety of treatment regimen(s) to all care providers. 
• Provides in-service education to the oncology team and clinic staff, performs patient and caregiver education, and counsels patients regarding medication therapy and compliance. 
• Leads and participates in interdisciplinary hospital committees, protocol development, and education of pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other providers. 
• Coordinates current patient issues and therapy recommendations with pharmacy staff. 
• Supports research activities of the respective specialty team as requested. 
• Participates actively in all respective area of specialty team meetings, which include discharge management, scientific research, and educational teaching conferences. 
• Keeps abreast of changing protocols and clinical pharmacy standards as they pertain to applicable area of specialty (e.g., oncology).  

Graduation from a Pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. 
Completion of a Post-Year Graduate 2 (PGY2) residency in a specialty practice area AND board certification in area of specialty obtained within 12 months of hire; OR, Post-Year Graduate 1 (PGY1) residency in a specialty practice area AND a minimum of two (2) years’ post-pharmacist licensure experience within the last seven years with at least 50% of time spent in specialty practice activities as defined by BPS AND current, active board certification in area of specialty; OR, If no residency training, then a minimum of four (4) years’ post-pharmacist licensure experience within the last seven years with at least 50% of the time spent in specialty practice activities as defined by BPS AND current, active board certification in area of specialty. 
Prior experience in assigned area of specialty (e.g. Transplant, Infectious Disease, Hematology/Oncology) experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission, Federal and state regulations governing general Pharmacist practices and for acute care facilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of Pharmacist practices and principles.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to patients as well as other practitioners. 
Demonstrated skill in applying professional Pharmacy methods and techniques.
Current license from AZ State Board of Pharmacy. 
Current, active board certification in area of specialty (EXCEPTION: PGY2 candidates required to obtain board certification in area of specialty within 12 months of hire.)