Oncology Clinical Pharmacist: Advanced Patient Care

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide autonomous, evidence-based pharmaceutical care within a multidisciplinary oncology team. The CPS will collaborate across care settings to optimize drug therapy, participate in rounds, and ensure appropriate documentation and payer alignment.

The role emphasizes oncology pharmacotherapy, safety, and education for clinical and pharmacy staff, with a focus on care quality and cost-effective practices in a large health system.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited Pharmacy School.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1) and a Specialty Residency (PGY2) or equivalent experience may substitute for PGY2.
• Current California Pharmacist License is required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team rounds.
• Evaluate physicians' medication orders for appropriateness.
• Help develop and implement drug therapy plans for patients with other team members.
• Monitor treatments and provide timely follow-up on clinical effects, adjusting as needed.
• Approve new drug orders, including chemotherapy notes, and process non-formulary requests when appropriate.
• Engage in reimbursement optimization and pre-authorization to minimize insurance denials.
• Promote cost-effective, high-quality care by reviewing payer guidelines and documentation with ordering providers.
• Educate medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff about management and monitoring of oncology therapies.

Skills

BLS certification (AHA)

Education

Pharmacist degree (ACPE-accredited)

PGY1 Residency

PGY2 Residency or 5 years clinical pharmacy

Job description

City of Hope seeks a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide autonomous, evidence-based pharmaceutical care within a multidisciplinary oncology team. The CPS will collaborate across care settings to optimize drug therapy, participate in rounds, and ensure appropriate documentation and payer alignment.

The role emphasizes oncology pharmacotherapy, safety, and education for clinical and pharmacy staff, with a focus on care quality and cost-effective practices in a large health system.