Outpatient Oncology Pharmacist
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist Outpatient

Location:
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Employment Type:
Travel / Contract

Contract Length:
13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an Outpatient Oncology Pharmacist with infusion center experience. Candidates with inpatient experience combined with oncology experience may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Intravenous preparation including chemotherapy, IV piggyback, IV push medications, packaging antineoplastic agents, and sterile technique.
• Pharmacotherapy management for medical problems including gastrointestinal, hematologic, immunologic, neurologic, oncologic, and rheumatologic conditions.
• Ability to work independently with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in outpatient care required.
• Pharmacy residency from an accredited ASHP institution preferred.
• Previous experience in a computerized hospital pharmacy setting is desirable.
• Pyxis and Epic system skills preferred.

Shift Details:

• Rotating shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (some shifts may start at 7:00 AM).
• Weekend and holiday rotation required (clinic usually closed on holidays and weekends).
• No on-call required.
• No floating outside scope of practice.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager’s discretion.
• Start date: ASAP.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Hospital Pharmacist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Hospital Pharmacist experience, including experience within the last year
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
• Experience in an outpatient setting

Additional Requirements

• Must provide a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Background checks including lifetime criminal and education verification required.
• Required certifications and competencies include:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider card required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start required.
• Fit mask (N95) certification required and must be updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
• Drug testing within 30 days prior to start required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccination documentation required or declination on file.
• References: Two professional references required, including one from the current year and one within the last two years. References must be from supervisors or equivalent.

Experience

• Oncology pharmacy experience preferred.
• Infusion center experience required.
• Pharmacy residency preferred but not mandatory.

Notes

• Locals accepted.
• Weekend and holiday rotations required.
• No on-call duties.
• No floating outside scope of practice.
• First-time travelers accepted.

This position is ideal for pharmacists with outpatient oncology and infusion center experience seeking a travel contract in Virginia.