Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Patient Care Leader

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to lead evidence-based pharmaceutical care in oncology, working autonomously with patients and a multidisciplinary team at our California campuses. You will bridge pharmacy operations with clinical care and support payor and formulary processes to optimize outcomes.

The successful candidate has advanced residency credentials or equivalent experience, CA license, and a passion for high-quality patient-focused care in a cutting-edge cancer

Qualifications

• ACPE accredited Pharmacy School completion.
• Current CA Pharmacist License.
• Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1) and Specialty Residency (PGY2) or 5 years of clinical pharmacist experience in specialty may substitute.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and evaluate medication orders.
• Develop and implement drug therapy plans with team collaboration.
• Monitor treatments and follow up on clinical effects; adjust as needed.
• Approve new drug orders and perform chemotherapy note checks when appropriate.
• Engage in reimbursement optimization and pre-authorization activities.
• Educate staff on management of oncology therapies and safety practices.
• Support formulary management and ensure compliance with regulations.

Education

ACPE accredited Pharmacy School

CA Pharmacist License

Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY1)

Specialty Residency (PGY2) or 5 years clinical pharmacist experience substitute

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

City of Hope is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to lead evidence-based pharmaceutical care in oncology, working autonomously with patients and a multidisciplinary team at our California campuses. You will bridge pharmacy operations with clinical care and support payor and formulary processes to optimize outcomes.

The successful candidate has advanced residency credentials or equivalent experience, CA license, and a passion for high-quality patient-focused care in a cutting-edge cancer