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City of Hope; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Zion, Illinois, for a PRN position requiring flexibility with hours. The role involves providing clinical pharmacy services across the ambulatory infusion center and inpatient oncology units, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliant medication use. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited pharmacy program, hold a current Illinois pharmacist license, and experience in oncology pharmacy is preferred. Join a leading organization in cancer treatment and research.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Current Illinois State Registered Pharmacist license.
• Experience in oncology pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive and clinical pharmacy services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including oncologists.
• Monitor patients for chemotherapy toxicities.
• Conduct discharge medication counseling.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Chemotherapy order verification

Pharmacokinetic dosing services

Patient monitoring

Education

Graduate of a college of pharmacy

Completion of a pharmacy residency program

Job description

About City of Hope ,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate

Schedule

This is a PRN position requiring flexibility with hours. There is no set schedule, and shifts will vary based on departmental needs.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Pharmacy, the Clinical Pharmacist provides both distributive and clinical pharmacy services across the ambulatory infusion center and inpatient oncology units. Clinical Pharmacists play a vital role in the City of Hope care model, working directly with multidisciplinary teams in Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care and discharge counseling. Pharmacists follow hospital policies, practice agreements, and clinical guidelines to manage disease states, monitor chemotherapy toxicities, perform pharmacokinetic services, and ensure safe, cost‑effective medication use.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive and clinical pharmacy services in ambulatory infusion and inpatient oncology settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, APPs, nursing, and other clinical staff.
• Perform chemotherapy order verification to ensure accuracy, safety, and adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Dispense medications and maintain compliance with regulatory and institutional safety standards.
• Monitor patients for chemotherapy toxicities and participate in disease state management.
• Provide pharmacokinetic dosing services and adjust therapy as clinically appropriate.
• Conduct discharge medication counseling to support safe and effective transitions of care.
• Deliver drug information and clinical guidance to providers and nursing staff.
• Staff the ambulatory infusion center as needed, including assisting with infusion‑related medication workflows.
• Participate in inpatient rounding and clinical decision‑making as part of the oncology care team.
• Ensure safe, cost‑effective, evidence‑based medication use across all assigned areas.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.

Required Courses/Training

• Completion of a pharmacy residency program preferred, or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.

Required Certification/Licensure

• Current Illinois State Registered Pharmacist license.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in oncology pharmacy preferred.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.