Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology – $25K Retention Bonus.

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 127.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Student loan repayment

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Harris Health System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology for Smith Clinic. This role delivers advanced pharmacy services to oncology patients in an outpatient specialty clinic setting, providing expert medication management and leading initiatives to improve patient care and safety.

The specialist will participate in clinical rounds, provide direct patient consultation, mentor interns and residents, and contribute to education, training, and research across the pharmacy

Formación

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited school (Pharm.D. or equivalent).
• Texas pharmacist licensure or eligibility within 90 days.
• Preceptor certification within 90 days.
• ACPE IV sterile certification.
• Board certification in a pharmacy specialty or plan to obtain within 18 months.
• Basic life support certification within 90 days; ACLS for inpatient or hybrid roles.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients in the outpatient setting.
• Ensure safe, effective and cost-efficient use of chemotherapy and supportive medications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to treatment planning.
• Serve as a resource to the pharmacy team and broader clinical team.
• Educate and mentor pharmacy staff, students and residents.
• Support protocol development, formulary management and quality improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Strong written and verbal comm.

Advanced clinical judgment

Analytical thinking

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Familiar with medical terminology

Clinical research familiarity

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.

Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility

Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification

ACPE IV Sterile Certification

Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification

BLS Certification – American Heart Association

ACLS Certification – American Heart Association

Herramientas

MS Word

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology – $25K Retention Bonus.

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology – Smith Clinic

Pay: $126,776 to $164,819.20/year
Job Status: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX
Job Reference #: 175249

Day 1 Benefits – Available the first day of hire

$10k student loan repayment

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement – Available after 6 months of employment

About the Position:

Harris Health System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology for Smith Clinic. This role delivers advanced pharmacy services to oncology patients in an outpatient specialty clinic setting. The pharmacist will provide expert medication management and lead initiatives that improve patient care and safety.

The specialist will be part of a collaborative care team, participate in clinical rounds, provide direct patient consultation, and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy interns, technicians, and ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents. This position also contributes to education, training, and research across the pharmacy department.

About Harris Health System:

Harris Health is a nationally recognized public health system serving Harris County, Texas, since 1966. The system includes Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center), Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center), Quentin Mease Hospital, and a vast network of 39 clinics and health centers.

Harris Health is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, and other academic institutions and is the first health system in Houston to achieve both Magnet® nursing designation and NCQA designation for patient-centered medical homes.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients in the outpatient setting.

Ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of chemotherapy and supportive medications.

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to treatment planning.

Serve as a resource to the pharmacy team and the broader clinical team.

Educate and mentor pharmacy staff, students, and residents.

Support protocol development, formulary management, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy

Licensure & Certifications:

Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility (must be obtained within 90 days)

Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification (within 90 days)

ACPE IV Sterile Certification

Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification (or obtain within 18 months and maintain thereafter)

BLS Certification – American Heart Association (within 90 days)

ACLS Certification – American Heart Association (for inpatient or hybrid roles; within 6 months)

Experience:

Completion of PGY1 and PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency programs in Oncology

OR PGY1 plus 3 years of progressive oncology clinical practice

Strong written and verbal communication

Advanced clinical judgment and analytical thinking

Proficient in MS Word and general PC use

Familiar with medical terminology, pharmacotherapy, statistics, and clinical research

Work Schedule:

Flexible, includes weekends, holidays, overtime, travel, and on-call duties