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Pharmacist Oncology Services

  • VMFH Division Support Services
  • Bonney Lake, Washington
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $71.15 - $105.83 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-464621
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Pharmacy
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Day Shift Hours
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Pharmacy

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy
  • 5 years of experience in Pharmacy in lieu of Board Certification 2 years of oncology or infusion pharmacy experience
  • Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works: PHARM:WA


Job Requirements

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE 

Work involves providing clinical and operational service oversight of all aspects of clinic pharmacy operations in a hematology/oncology clinic setting including dispensing medications and intravenous solutions to patients for all types of chemotherapy or other infusion type medications including ancillary treatments; providing patient counseling and drug therapy monitoring to ensure patients receive safe, efficacious and cost-effective medication therapy. 

Provides a quality level of comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical services demonstrating sound judgment based upon knowledge and application of professional, departmental, and organizational principles and standards. Demonstrates an ability to coordinate subordinate activities by providing direction and guidance concerning the operational activities of the department. Work is performed in accordance with protocols, internal guidelines/standards, and Board of Pharmacy regulatory 

requirements. 

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Provides pharmacy services and care to all patients serviced by an outpatient oncology pharmacy area. 
  • Develops clinical pharmacy standards related to oncology pharmacy according to the organizational policies/procedures for ensuring the quality of medication therapy. 
    • Monitors therapy and consults with other professional providers, provides education services to all clients and healthcare team, provides accurate and comprehensive patient specific drug information to patients/families, and works to continually improve clinical care and systems 
  • Performs all distributive functions of the department; physician order interpretation, order entry into EMR, therapy monitoring, IV admixture functions, checking of technician activity, monitoring delivery systems, computer operation and stock control. 
  • Assists pharmacy leadership in support of department clinical functions including, but not limited: ADR, DUE, P&T, on-going clinical staff education, and statistical analysis of Clinical Effectiveness against Cost-to-Benefit Ratio. 
  • Counsels, and educates hospital/clinic and customers on medication information in accordance with department policies and procedures and all applicable Federal and State Laws for ambulatory clinical services to ensure delivery of safe, efficient and cost-effective medication therapy. 
    • Communicates accurately and confidently to patients, physicians, and other medical staff. 
    • Monitors patients under approved prescriptive authority protocols. 
  • Works collaboratively with all pharmacy and ancillary staff to meet financial and customer service goals such as medication cost and inventory control, efficient workflow, insurance billing, and controlled substance controls. 
    • Facilitates accurate, safe, efficient and timely dispensing of medications in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations by overseeing and directing the workflow of Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians in the absence of an Ambulatory Pharmacist – Lead or Supervisor. 
    • Enters and/or verifies medication orders received from providers into the EMR. 
    • Completes and applies appropriate package labeling to medications dispensed from the pharmacy. 
    • Handles customer service issues in the absence of Supervisor/Manager. 
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. 
    • Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure. 
    • Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner. 
    • Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel. \
    • ○ Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens. 
  • Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure. 
  • Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems 
  • Responsible for technician activities, performance, provides direction and guidance as needed. 
  • Participates in the orientation, instruction and training of pharmacy students and interns, pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists and other health professionals. 
  • Performs duties in documented accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies. 
  • Completing mandatory education from a system and department level as appropriate.
  • Provides patient counseling and drug information and documentation as appropriate.
  • Completes other duties as they are assigned within the scope of their licensure as requested. 
Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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