Clinical Pharmacist 2, Inpatient Oncology/Infusion, Evening

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health in Sacramento seeks an Evening Oncology Staff Pharmacist 2 to support inpatient medical oncology and infusion services. This role covers alternating evening and day shifts with weekend/holiday rotations, working with technicians to ensure safe preparation of hazardous medications for oncology patients.

The position requires a PharmD, PGY1 residency or equivalent inpatient experience, California licensure, and strong clinical and collaborative skills to support oncology care in a

Qualifications

• PharmD degree or equivalent in pharmacy
• PGY1 residency completed or 3 years inpatient clinical pharmacy experience
• California Pharmacist License eligible and licensed at hire
• Ability to independently exercise delegated authority and seek guidance when needed
• Strong communication and independent problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform pharmacy calculations accurately
• Knowledge of hazardous drug handling, preparation and regulatory requirements
• Experience with hospital chemotherapy and hazardous drug procedures

Responsibilities

• Oversee order review, verification and preparation for oncology medications
• Coordinate with technicians to ensure accurate product preparation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in oncology and infusion services

Skills

Decision-making

Communication

Pharmacy calculations

Hazardous drugs handling

Inpatient pharmacy

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Post Graduate Year One (PGY1) residency

California Pharmacist License

Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) or Sterile Compounding (BCSCP)

Tools

EPIC/BEACON (CPOE)

Job description

The Evening Oncology Staff Pharmacist 2 position focuses on oncology patient care in the inpatient medical oncology setting and infusion settings. The Evening Oncology pharmacist provides alternating evening and day shift oncology pharmacy shifts with weekend and holiday rotation, as needed, to meet the needs of the inpatient oncology and infusion service lines.

The 8Rx pharmacy provides medications for adult and pediatric pediatric oncology patients. The Evening Oncology Pharmacist oversees order review, verification and preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous medications for hospitalized patients on the inpatient oncology and hospital infusion service lines. The Evening Oncology pharmacist works directly with pharmacy technicians to oversee accuracy of product preparation and compliance with regulatory requirements. #CA-DS

Apply By Date: 10/19/2026 at 11:59pm PST

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• California Pharmacist License eligible and possess a valid license at the time of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD), or equivalent training
• Completion of Post Graduate Year One (PGY1) residency, or three (3) years of inpatient clinical pharmacy experience
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Ability to communicate well and make independent decisions to resolve minor problems as they arise
• Ability to accurately perform pharmacy calculations
• Complete working knowledge of, and skill to apply, practices, principles and techniques of patient care related to area of expertise
• Working knowledge of regulations and safety requirements for safe handling, preparation and administration of hazardous drugs
• Working Knowledge of hospital practice, chemotherapy and hazardous drugs compounding and control procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) or Sterile Compounding (BCSCP)
• Completion of Post Graduate Year Two (PGY2) Oncology Pharmacy Residency
• EPIC/BEACON (or equivalent CPOE) experience
• Ability to supervise technicians and establish priorities of work-flow
• Ability to work with and direct health care professionals
• Ability to work with, direct and evaluate pharmacy residents and students

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - ONCOLOGY PHARMACY SERVICE
• 10% - LEAD SUPPORT STAFF
• 10% - FOSTERS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Department Overview

UC Davis Health is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of high-quality, patient-centered care, based in the Greater Sacramento area of Northern California. UC Davis Health has a Comprehensive Cancer Center, internationally recognized MIND Institute, and a nationally ranked pediatric hospital. The UC Davis acute care hospital has 646 beds and an ambulatory care service area spanning north to the Oregon border, east to Nevada, and down the Central Valley to Fresno, California, covering 65,000 square miles across 33 counties.

The Department of Pharmacy is a dynamic, integral, and critical part of patient care provided by UC Davis Health. As a department of greater than 600 professional, technical, and administrative support personnel, we focus on providing patient-centered medication management that optimizes outcomes through practice, education, research, and leadership through the continuum of care. We also have the largest pharmacy residency program in the country with 46 total residents in 13 different programs.

The Department of Pharmacy offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services (unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical services, infusion pumps, and teaching) throughout the health system complex 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pharmacy services encompass inpatient pharmacy services as well as an expansive footprint in the ambulatory care space where we have clinical pharmacists embedded within our clinics and specialty care locations. Our operational teams support the health system enterprise with three inpatient pharmacies, five outpatient pharmacies, two infusion pharmacies, a home infusion service line, and the full complement of pharmacy purchasing, stores, and distribution.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 93.91 - $ 105.78
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 142
• UC Job Title: STF PHARMACIST 2
• UC Job Code: 009247
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): Full-Time
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees .

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life , short/long term disability , pet insurance , legal coverage , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave , Family & Medical Leave , Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Employees hired into this position will have exposure to hazardous drugs and must follow institutional policies regarding required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of hazardous drugs.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks