CLINICAL PHARMACIST SPECIALIST, ONCOLOGY (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple University Hospital

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Hospital seeks a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Oncology to provide comprehensive care to cancer patients. Key responsibilities include managing drug therapies, educating patients, and collaborating on clinical initiatives. Candidates must have a PharmD, PGY2 residency, and relevant oncology experience.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification required within 2 years of hire.
• 5 years experience working in Pharmacy Oncology/Hematology or PGY2 Residency required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients across all treatment phases.
• Serve as primary oncology pharmacist liaison in infusion centers and clinics.
• Lead/support Epic Beacon builds for safe, efficient workflows.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Symptom management

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate Degree: PharmD

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology

Job description

Job Description - CLINICAL PHARMACIST SPECIALIST, ONCOLOGY (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple University Hospital (253169)

CLINICAL PHARMACIST SPECIALIST, ONCOLOGY (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple University Hospital - ( 253169 )

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Oncology delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care to cancer patients across all treatment phases - including diagnosis, therapy selection, symptom management, and supportive care. As a vital member of the Oncology and Infusion Center teams, the specialist drives clinical, operational, and educational efforts to improve patient outcomes, safety, and quality of life. This role is a key resource for complex oncology drug therapy, formulary decisions, and guideline development, and provides training to pharmacy learners and healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include: serving as the primary oncology pharmacist liaison in infusion centers and clinics; delivering direct patient education and care; leading/supporting Epic Beacon builds (research and non-research) to ensure safe, efficient workflows; managing oncology formulary processes, including evaluation of new medications and strategies to optimize safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness; developing oncology-specific guidelines, policies, and protocols; and collaborating across the enterprise to standardize oncology practices. Participates on Oncology and Infusion Center Committees. Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) certification required within 2 years of hire.

Education
Doctorate Degree : PharmD (Required)
Other : PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology (Required)
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Licenses and Certifications
RPH-LIC - PA Pharmacist License (Required)
BCOP - Board Cert Oncology Pharmacist (Required)

Experience
5 Years experience working in Pharmacy Oncology/Hematology or PGY2 Residency (Required)

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus.The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

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