Pharmacy Oncology Infusion Program Manager

Regions Hospital is hiring a Oncology and Infusion Pharmacy Program Manager. This role is a vital leadership position responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing comprehensive oncology programs to optimize medication management and patient care for individuals undergoing care treatment at HealthPartners Cancer Care. This role combines clinical expertise with program manager acumen, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care within the oncology setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited university or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in oncology pharmacy practice
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Pharmacist registered or eligible for registration in the state Minnesota.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Thorough understanding of oncology pharmacotherapy and chemotherapy protocols
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience with electronic health records and pharmacy information systems 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) is highly preferred.
  • PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology is highly preferred. 
  • Any specialized certifications/certificates which enhance expertise in areas such as quality improvement, informatics, leadership, etc. 
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience with clinical management
  • Experience with designing Epic and Beacon Treatment Protocols
  • Able to assess and utilize business data to detect opportunities and issues; strong analytical thinking
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
  • Strong presentation and communication skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

1. (30%) Program management: 
   1. Responsible for organization-wide (hospital and clinic) Oncology and non-Oncology infusion practice and standardization. 
   2. Coordinate and lead Oncology Pharmacy-related committees, work groups and discussions. 
   3. Lead formulary management of antineoplastics and high-cost medical specialty drugs; make recommendations to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee for formulary additions, deletions, restrictions and therapeutic substitutions/alternatives. 
   4. Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with system-wide policies and procedures that enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient and appropriate use of antineoplastic therapy and diagnostic tests.
   5. Responsible for the design and implementation of strategies and best practices for enhancing performance in antineoplastic utilization across the continuum of care.
   6. Drive standardized patient care and provider experiences and minimize unnecessary site-specific discrepancies and disparities across organization infusion sites.
   7. Responsible for developing annual quality and financial goals for HealthPartners Cancer Care Pharmacy Program as well as Medical Specialty/Infusion.
   8. Conduct quality assurance checks, analyzing medication utilization data, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
   9. Routinely monitor and report antineoplastic utilization trends and key performance indicators related to antineoplastic utilization to identify and track areas of improvement.
   10. Actively participate in pertinent system and hospital committees, or other initiatives as they relate to Oncology/Cancer Care.
2. (30%) Financial and Supply Chain Stewardship
   1. Collaborate with Pharmacy Revenue Integrity manager and be responsible to optimize antineoplastic site of care administration and implement clinical programs to safely administer antineoplastics in the outpatient setting when clinically appropriate. 
   2. Provide clinical review of medical necessity denials and assist in writing appeals to overturn denials when appropriate. 
   3. Lead strategy and assist in coordination of critical drug shortages. 
   4. Collaborate with stakeholders in Value Based Care and health plan to lower total cost of care for HealthPartners patients/members. Contribute to implementation and/or development of clinical pathways and other initiatives that reduce variability and drive evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing. 
3. (20%) Expertise and patient care:
   1. Serve as subject matter expert for pharmacists, clinicians, and nurses in Oncology and infusion. 
   2. Responsible for review and approval of inpatient use of restricted medication use as needed across the organization.
   3. Guide clinical pharmacist prospective audit and review activities to ensure efficient and high-quality care is provided in all care settings. 
   4. Oversee the expansion and maintenance and implementation of Collaborative Practice Agreements in the Oncology setting. 
   5. Use and apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles in establishing system dosing protocols. 
   6. Oversee the development and quality assurance of Oncology Beacon Treatment Plans and Non-Oncology Infusion Therapy plans and associated medication record builds in Epic. 
   7. Provider organization-wide review of Oncology and Infusion medication safety events and advise on oncology-related medication safety concerns.
4. (10%) Education: 
   1. Coordinate pharmacy resident and intern rotations in Oncology, acting as a preceptor and supporting other preceptors as needed.
   2. Provide educational lectures and resources to clinicians, pharmacists, nurses and other staff as needed.
5. (10%) Perform other duties as assigned. Note: this role supports all HealthPartners infusion sites.