Pediatric Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Specialist

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

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Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

The Pediatric Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Specialist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services for children and adolescents with cancer receiving care at Riley Children’s Health. As a core member of the pediatric hematology/oncology team, the specialist ensures safe, effective, and evidence based‑based medication use in the inpatient setting.

This role requires expertise in chemotherapy management, supportive care, investigational protocols, and complex therapeutics unique to pediatric oncology. The specialist supports direct patient care, clinical decision-making, education, research, and quality improvement initiatives to optimize‑making, education, research, and quality improvement initiatives to optimize outcomes for children undergoing cancer treatment. A PGY1 pharmacy residency (or equivalent experience) is required to be considered for this position. PGY2 in pediatrics or oncology preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pharmacotherapy management for pediatric oncology patients, including treatment plans, chemotherapy dosing, verification, monitoring, and toxicity prevention.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary oncology rounds with oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, nutritionists, and other team members.
• Ensure accuracy and safety in the ordering and administration of chemotherapy agents.
• Manage supportive care therapies, including antimicrobials, anticoagulation, pain management, antiemetics, and transfusion-related medications.
• Provide pharmacokinetic consultations (methotrexate, vancomycin, aminoglycosides).
• Identify, prevent, and manage adverse drug events and medication-related issues.
• Support pediatric oncology emergencies (febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome).
• Serve as a key educator for pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and oncology pharmacists, providing instruction in pediatric oncology therapeutics and safe medication practices.
• Occasional weekend and holiday provision of clinical services.

Requirements:

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Board certification or other specialized training may be required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
• May require travel to IU Health facilities.
• May require weekend rotations.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.