Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$25K Retention Bonus

Day 1 medical, dental, vision coverage

$10k student loan repayment

Shift differentials where applicable

FSAs

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

EAP

Subsidized parking

Credit union access

Disaster relief support

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Harris Health System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston to optimize medication therapy and serve as a clinical resource for the care team.

You will participate in rounds, lead clinical initiatives, and provide education to staff and learners while advancing Harris Health's mission of compassionate, high-quality care in a safety-net system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required
• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred
• LS: Texas Pharmacist licensure within 90 days of employment
• Preceptor Certification within 90 days
• BLS within 90 days
• ACLS for inpatient positions/oncology outpatient within 6 months
• IV sterile certification for inpatient areas
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification within 18 months if not held

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and clinical initiatives
• Provide direct patient care and optimize medication therapy
• Educate pharmacy staff, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals
• Precept pharmacy interns and residents
• Lead clinical initiatives to improve care and cost-effectiveness

Skills

Advanced medication management

Clinical pharmacy practice

Analytical abilities

Medical terminology

Mathematics

Research knowledge

Statistics

Design knowledge

MS Word proficiency

Education and precepting

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Hiring Post: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology – LBJ Hospital

Compensation: $130,332.80 to $169,436.80/year
Retention Bonus: $25,000

Career Area: Pharmacy
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 181194

Benefits

• $25K Retention Bonus

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage

• $10k student loan repayment

• Shift differentials where applicable

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

• Life and AD&D insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Subsidized parking

• Access to a credit union

• Employee disaster relief support

• Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment

About the Position

Harris Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology to join the pharmacy team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

In this role, you will deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of patient care while serving as a clinical resource to pharmacists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will help develop and support innovative practices and service delivery models designed to provide cost-effective, safe, and effective medication management for the populations Harris Health serves.

Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary rounds, clinical initiatives, direct patient care, and educational and training activities. You will also provide education to pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals while serving as a preceptor for pharmacy interns, technicians, and ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents.

This position combines advanced oncology pharmacy expertise, direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and clinical leadership to help advance Harris Health's vision of pharmacy excellence.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, excellence, and a commitment to Leading with Love.

Requirements

• Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy required

  • Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

• Experience and Residency

  • Option 1: Minimum of 3 years of progressive clinical practice experience within the specialty area and completion of a PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency program

  • OR

  • Option 2: No prior work experience required with completion of both PGY1 and PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency programs

• Licensure and Certifications

  • Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility for Texas Pharmacist licensure; licensure must be obtained within 90 days of employment

  • Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days of employment

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of employment

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from an American Heart Association-accredited course required for inpatient positions and Outpatient Oncology before or within 6 months of employment

  • IV Sterile Certification required for inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy; preferred for other outpatient settings

  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification must be completed within 18 months if not held at the time of appointment, unless previously grandfathered

• Communication Skills

  • Above-average verbal communication skills

  • Strong written communication and report-writing skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

• Knowledge and Skills

  • Advanced medication management

  • Clinical pharmacy practice

  • Analytical abilities

  • Medical terminology

  • Mathematics

  • Research knowledge and abilities

  • Statistical knowledge and abilities

  • Design knowledge and skills

  • MS Word and computer proficiency

  • Ability to educate and precept pharmacy professionals and trainees

• Work Schedule

  • Full-time

  • Flexible schedule

  • Weekends and holidays as required

  • On-call availability

  • Overtime and travel as needed

Job Details

Career Area: Pharmacy
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $130,332.80 - $169,436.80/year
Retention Bonus: $25,000
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026, United States
Job ID: 181194

Join Harris Health as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology and bring your advanced pharmacy expertise to LBJ Hospital, where you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, optimize medication therapy, educate future pharmacy professionals, and help deliver high-quality care to patients across Harris County.