Oncology Clinical Pharmacist: Dosing & Care Excellence

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a highly skilled oncology pharmacist to maintain patient medication profiles, verify orders, and oversee IV product safety. The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and clinical pharmacy services, including dosing and conversions, per oncologic protocols.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD, California license, with oncology residency or equivalent experience, BCOP preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required.
• California Pharmacy license required.
• ASHP-accredited PGY2 Oncology residency or minimum 1 year oncology pharmacy experience required.
• Recent clinical oncology experience within 5 years required.
• Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) preferred.
• Infusion pharmacy experience preferred.
• EPIC/Beacon experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic calculations for age/disease-specific dosing.
• Must travel to multiple UCLA Health sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review patient medication profiles and verify physician orders.
• Check IV products and ensure safe administration.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to promote safe medication use.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including pharmacokinetic dosing, IV/PO conversions, and protocol-based interventions.
• Implement clinical protocols and pharmacist interventions per policy.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy experience

ASHP PGY2 Oncology residency

BCOP certification (preferred)

Infusion pharmacy experience

EPIC/Beacon experience (preferred)

Communication skills

Pharmacokinetic calculations

Travel to multiple UCLA Health sites

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

California Pharmacy license

Tools

EPIC/Beacon systems

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a highly skilled oncology pharmacist to maintain patient medication profiles, verify orders, and oversee IV product safety. The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and clinical pharmacy services, including dosing and conversions, per oncologic protocols.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD, California license, with oncology residency or equivalent experience, BCOP preferred, and strong communication skills.