Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Outpatient Care

Banner Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Gilbert, AZ seeks an Outpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide expert pharmacotherapy and care within a dedicated oncology team. The role focuses on optimal drug therapy selection, regimen design, and ongoing evaluation of pharmaceutical care for patients in an outpatient setting.

The position emphasizes mentorship, drug information leadership, and collaboration across disciplines, with a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and adherence to

Qualifications

• PharmD and completion of a PGY1 residency, or minimum 3 years of progressive health-system clinical pharmacy experience if residency not completed.
• Active board certification through BCPS or BCOP.
• Pharmacist licensure in the practicing state; licensure within 90 days of hire if not licensed.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for company auto insurance.
• ASHP Investigational Drug Service Certificate accepted for ID Services.
• Proficiency with pharmacy system software, Microsoft applications, and automated dispensing systems.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate management of disease states and adjust therapy to improve patient medication regimens, ensuring cost‑effective medication therapy.
• Serve as a drug information expert, providing detailed drug information and education to the healthcare team, patients, and community.
• Review and evaluate medication orders for appropriateness and completeness, considering patient data such as age, weight, diagnosis, allergies, and laboratory values.
• Apply principles of continuous quality improvement, integrating quality improvement practices into activities and participating in drug use evaluations and medication safety oversight.
• Participate in local and system‑based committees, communicate with stakeholders, and develop innovative drug‑related patient care practices at institutional and system levels.
• Provide mentorship and education to other pharmacists, students, residents, and health‑care providers, and serve as preceptor or program director as required.
• Perform all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, accreditation requirements, and professional standards, consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy expert

Drug information

Mentorship/education

Education

PharmD

PGY1 residency

Tools

Pharmacy system software

Microsoft applications

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Banner Health in Gilbert, AZ seeks an Outpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide expert pharmacotherapy and care within a dedicated oncology team. The role focuses on optimal drug therapy selection, regimen design, and ongoing evaluation of pharmaceutical care for patients in an outpatient setting.

The position emphasizes mentorship, drug information leadership, and collaboration across disciplines, with a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and adherence to