Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology/Infusion - CMME Pharmacy

Overview

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center  (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

 

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

 

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

 

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

The Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving cancer therapy and/or specialty infusion therapies across inpatient and outpatient settings. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, this role ensures safe, accurate, and evidence-based chemotherapy and supportive care by verifying and interpreting medication orders, managing complex regimens, documenting clinical interventions, and proactively identifying and resolving medication-related issues. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing clinical protocols, managing complex chemotherapy regimens, and contributing to infusion/oncology-focused medication safety initiatives by ensuring proper handling, dosing, and administration of hazardous drugs.  In addition, the Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist actively monitors therapy outcomes, screens for drug interactions and contraindications, provides timely recommendations to prescribers to enhance patient safety and therapeutic efficacy, supports transitions of care by reconciling oncology-related medications, provide drug information and patient education, and participating in quality improvement efforts that enhance clinical outcomes and workflow efficiency. In outpatient infusion services, the pharmacist supports patient access and revenue cycle processes – including prior authorization, reimbursement coordination, and patient assistance resources – while providing oversight of oncology compounding operations to ensure safe preparation practices and regulatory compliance. The Oncology/Infusion Clinical Pharmacist also contributes to staff training and the effective use of technology to strengthen chemotherapy safety across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

Required qualifications:

Current state Registered Pharmacist License.

B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.

Completion of postgraduate clinical training (PGY-1) or more than three years of clinical pharmacy with experience in infusion/oncology required.

BLS required.

Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Strong customer service skills required. 

Preferred qualifications:

Postgraduate clinical training PGY-2, especially in Oncology, preferred.

Proficiency in Epic Beacon or similar EMR systems preferred.

Board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP) or sterile compounding (BCSCP) preferred.Preferred to obtain within 18 months of hire.

Advanced clinical and pharmacy operations knowledge in oncology and infusion compounding preferred.

Prior authorization, revenue cycle, reimbursement, and payor knowledge preferred.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $XX.XX to $XX.XX. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf