Clinical Pharmacist - General

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Generalist who will serve as a medication expert across clinical settings. You will review orders, counsel patients, and contribute to treatment decisions to improve outcomes.

You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative, patient-centered environment committed to continuous learning and exceptional care.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree or equivalent education and training.
• Licensure or eligibility for NY pharmacist licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care and continuous improvement.
• Experience in hospital, oncology, or specialty pharmacy settings is valued.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and dispense medications accurately and safely.
• Prepare and oversee a variety of medication therapies including unit dose, IV, TPN, chemotherapy, and investigational meds.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to support treatment decisions.
• Monitor patient drug therapies and recommend cost-effective adjustments.
• Educate and counsel patients on safe use of prescribed medications.
• Identify and prevent medication-related issues to ensure patient safety.
• Provide guidance to pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered pharmacy practice.

Skills

Licensure in NY State

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Oncology/hospital experience

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent

Job description

Title: Clinical Pharmacist - General Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Pharmacy Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Summary

About the Role At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every member of our team plays an important role in improving the lives of patients and advancing the fight against cancer. As a Clinical Pharmacist Generalist, you will be a trusted medication expert who helps ensure patients receive safe, effective, and personalized treatment. In this role, you will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care across a variety of clinical settings. From reviewing medication orders to counseling patients and contributing to treatment decisions, your expertise will have a direct impact on patient outcomes and experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys working in a collaborative healthcare environment, values continuous learning, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Review, evaluate, and dispense medications accurately and safely
• Prepare and oversee a variety of medication therapies, including: Unit dose medications Intravenous (IV) medications Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Chemotherapy treatments Investigational and research-related medications
• Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses to support medication-related treatment decisions
• Monitor patient drug therapies and recommend adjustments or cost-effective alternatives when appropriate
• Educate and counsel patients on the safe and effective use of prescribed medications
• Help identify and prevent medication-related issues to support the highest standards of patient safety
• Provide guidance and oversight to pharmacy technicians and support staff
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered pharmacy practice

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines strong clinical knowledge with a commitment to patient care and teamwork. Successful candidates will typically bring:

• A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent education and training
• Licensure or eligibility for pharmacist licensure in New York State
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• A commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous improvement
• Experience in hospital, oncology, or specialty pharmacy settings is valued

Who Will Be Successful in This Role

• Enjoy building relationships with patients and care teams
• Thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Are curious, proactive, and committed to lifelong learning
• Take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work
• Want to use your expertise to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
• Appreciate being part of a team that is focused on innovation and exceptional care

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park, your work contributes to something bigger. As the nation’s first cancer center and a globally recognized leader in cancer research, treatment, and education, we are united by a shared mission to reduce the burden of cancer and improve lives. When you join Roswell Park, you’ll find:

Meaningful work that directly impacts patients, families, and communities Opportunities to collaborate with leading clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals A culture that values innovation, teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth The chance to contribute to groundbreaking treatments, clinical research, and advancements in cancer care Comprehensive benefits and resources that support your wellbeing and career development At Roswell Park, you’ll do more than build a career. You’ll help shape the future of cancer care while making a difference every day.

Salary

Starting annual salary of $144,241 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience License Requirement License to practice as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of New York Education and Experience

1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree; or 2. Master’s degree and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical pharmacy or pharmacy-related experience; or 3. Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of three (3) of full-time clinical pharmacy or pharmacy-related experience.

NOTES: 1. Incumbents must be credentialed as a member of the organization Medical Staff (Allied Health Professional) within four months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. 2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Welcome

Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America’s first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment.