Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Join our Shields team as an Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, playing a hands-on role in elevating patient care at a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center. This dynamic, patient-centered position allows you to build meaningful relationships with patients and providers while delivering high-quality medication management in a hybrid role at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA.
About the Role
You’ll work remotely, collaborating directly with care teams and practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) to conduct virtual and in-person patient assessments, order and monitor evidence-based treatment plans, optimize therapy, and resolve medication-related problems.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medication management, including reconciliation, dose optimization, adherence support, and drug-level assessments aligned with evidence-based standards.
- Partner with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to order individualized care plans under a CPA and promote seamless medication coordination.
- Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety, identify optimization opportunities, and intervene as appropriate.
- Support quality-improvement and REMS initiatives.
- Provide recommendations to operations by supporting teammates with complex prior authorizations, improving workflows, educating patients, and maintaining ongoing clinical development.
Requirements
- Hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Must be a licensed pharmacist in California.
- Meet one of the following qualifications:
- Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Residency, or
- Completion of PGY1 Ambulatory Care Residency and at least 3 years of experience as a clinical oncology pharmacist, or
- At least 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in oncology, including 1 year practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA).
- Strong communication, organization, and tech skills.
- Empathy, integrity, and a team-first mindset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as navigating the internet and web-based platforms.
Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
- 401(k) with match.
- 4 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave and short-term disability.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to employee resource groups and wellness programs.
Pay
An employee in this position who performs the job duties in California can expect a salary rate between $150,000 and $190,000 (hourly equivalent: approximately $72.11 - $91.34 per hour, based on a 40-hour workweek) plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.