Pharmacist
Clinic And Schar Cancer
Fairfax, VA
Days

Inova Schar and Cancer Institute is seeking an Infusion Pharmacist to join the team.
The Infusion Pharmacist contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department by ensuring safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Oversees all department activities pertaining to the preparation and dispensing of pharmaceutical preparations, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and in compliance with the requirements of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
This is a part-time (20-hr/week) Monday – Friday, some weekends variable shift position. MUST BE FLEXIBLE.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive salary.
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute.
- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
Responsibilities:
- Utilizes clinical documentation to obtain prior authorization approvals and appeals.
- Assists patients with timely pharmacy access to medications and documents all related communications with patients, physicians, finance, nursing, case management in appropriate platform.
- Works with payers to obtain coverage for patients and appropriate emergency one time overrides when needed and resolves prescription insurance billing problems.
- Cleans equipment, maintains all required temperature logs and maintains accurate inventory values and drug procurement as per policies and procedures.
- Maintains accurate and up to date patient profiles and allergy and up to date medication reconciliation lists.
- Utilizes manufacturer hubs to ensure Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy and other dispensing requirements are met.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience working in a hospital as an Oncology Pharmacist.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy.
Licensure:
- Licensed Pharmacist in the state of VA.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire.
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