Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist- Full-Time Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

UChicago Medicine seeks a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Hematology/Oncology to ensure safe, effective medication therapy for adult ambulatory cancer patients and to support clinical research and education.

The role includes precepting nursing/PharmD students, coordinating across oncology teams, and validating Beacon order sets for trials and standard care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service.
• Knowledge of general hospital operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel.
• Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development.
• Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient-centered care.
• Significant knowledge in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty MTM, and specialty evidence-based medicine.
• Strong teaching and precepting skills in experiential training.
• Eligible for Illinois/Indiana pharmacist licensure or complete licensure within 60 days.
• BCOP or equivalent board certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for medical teams and clinical care.
• Deliver pharmaceutical care, adjust therapy, and educate patients.
• Serve as departmental resource and liaison with other departments.
• Manage appropriate use of medications per professional standards.
• Conduct clinical research and quality initiatives in medication use.
• Provide education and precept students and residents.
• Participate in Beacon order set validation for oncology therapies.
• Act as primary preceptor for PGY1/PGY2 residents and students.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Teaching & precepting

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical pharm knowledge

Education

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Residency

BCOP or equivalent board certification

PharmD or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Hematology/Oncology. As a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, you will be a registered pharmacist who assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy for our adult ambulatory cancer population.

Eligible for a Sign‑On Bonus up to $5,000

This Clinical Specialist position will provide support for our medical teams. Pharmaceutical care services include but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage and facilitate the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication‑use processes or pharmacy practice. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists provide medication and practice‑related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for doctor of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents. The Oncology Clinical Specialist also participates in Beacon order set validation for both clinical trial research and standard of care therapies, patient counseling, and providing clinical pharmacy support to the medical oncology teams. This role will also be a primary preceptor (PGY1 and PGY2 residents; APPE and IPPE pharmacy students).

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY‑1 Pharmacy Residency
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service
• Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel
• Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities
• Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient centered care
• Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence‑based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments
• Strong teaching and precepting skills and expertise in experiential training
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois and Indiana or eligible (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment)
• Board Certification in area of expertise is required within 18 months of hire (BCOP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or another advanced degree
• PGY‑2 Oncology or Clinical pharmacy experience (2‑4 years) in a hospital setting (required if no PGY‑2 residency)

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00)
• Shift: Day
• Location: Pharmacy Services- Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Hematology/Oncology
• CBA Code: Non‑Union

About the Employer

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits‑UChicago Medicine.