Pharmacist Clinical Specialty Oncology

About the role

Ensure safe and accurate medication management in specialized areas (oncology, outpatient infusions) by reviewing, compounding, and dispensing orders, while serving as a subject matter expert and guiding clinical leadership across pharmacy sites.

Assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems; recommend formulary alternatives and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient care.

Supervise and support technical personnel in medication preparation, maintenance, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Provide drug information, patient counseling, and education to medical staff and patients; support academic initiatives as a preceptor and provide operational coverage across pharmacy areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review, compound, and dispense medication orders in specialized areas (oncology, outpatient infusions)
• Identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems; recommend formulary alternatives and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff
• Supervise and support technical personnel in medication preparation, maintenance, and dispensing
• Provide drug information, patient counseling, and education to medical staff and patients
• Support academic initiatives as a preceptor and provide operational coverage across pharmacy areas

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Pharmacist credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Preferences

• PharmD or equivalent degree
• Valid Illinois Pharmacy License
• PGY2 In Oncology Or Equivalent Infusion Experience Preferred

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Life at Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Pay

$135,825.56 - $198,643.95 per year

Schedule

Day Shifts | Full-time