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Pharmacist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835X0200X
As of today, the following are the total number of Oncology Pharmacists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Oncology Pharmacists who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Oncology Pharmacists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Oncology Pharmacists do?
Oncology pharmacists are healthcare professionals specializing in the safe and effective use of medications for cancer treatment and care.
They play a crucial role in the care of cancer patients, collaborating with other healthcare team members to optimize treatment outcomes.
What they do
Medication Management: They review, prepare, and administer chemotherapy drugs, ensuring proper dosage, administration, and monitoring.
Patient Education: They educate patients and their caregivers about their medications, including potential side effects, interactions, and self-management strategies.
Treatment Planning: They participate in developing individualized treatment plans that take into account the patient’s specific cancer type, medical history, and other relevant factors.
Adverse Event Management: They monitor for and manage adverse events associated with chemotherapy, such as nausea, vomiting, and infections.
Clinical Research: They may research new cancer treatments and therapies.
Quality Improvement: They strive to enhance the safety and effectiveness of oncology drug use through audits, protocols, and educational initiatives.
Skills and Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
- Oncology Pharmacy Residency
- Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP, optional)
Environment
Oncology pharmacists typically work in hospitals, cancer treatment centers, or specialty pharmacies. They may also consult with patients in community pharmacies or through telehealth.
Impact on Patient Care
Oncology pharmacists play a crucial role in the care of cancer patients by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, providing education and support, and collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.
A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in delivering direct patient care and the safe and effective use of medications for patients in all phases of solid organ transplantation.