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

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Student loan repayment

Healthcare insurance

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Parking subsidy

Credit union

Disaster relief

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Harris Health System’s Smith Clinic seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology to deliver advanced pharmacy services to outpatient oncology patients, lead medication management, and improve patient safety.

You will join a collaborative care team, participate in clinical rounds, provide direct patient consultation, serve as a preceptor, and contribute to education, training, and research across the department.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Texas Pharmacist license or eligibility within 90 days.
• ACPE IV Sterile Certification.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification (or within 18 months).
• BLS certification (within 90 days).
• ACLS certification (within 6 months for inpatient/hybrid).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical judgment

MS Word

Pharmacotherapy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Pharm.D.

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology – Smith Clinic

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

Benefits:

• 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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized parking
• Credit union
• Employee disaster relief
• 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

Skills & Proficiencies:

• 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