Clinical Oncology Pharmacist (Inpatient)
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 8-Hour Inpatient Rotating Schedule (Initial inpatient focus with future cross-training/transition opportunities to Outpatient)
Location: Mountain View, California (Must hold valid CA Pharmacist License)
Salary Range: $175,118.40 – $263,577.60 / year
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Clinical Oncology Pharmacist to join our expanding cancer center. Ranked among the Top 100 Hospitals in the USA, our facility offers a supportive, lower-stress environment compared to massive academic medical centers—providing a manageable pace without bone marrow transplants or trauma/blood transfusions.
In this role, you will oversee inpatient oncology operations and infusion center chemotherapy, participate in quality assurance and Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) initiatives, and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students. Whether you are a seasoned oncology veteran looking to make a direct impact or a recent PGY2 graduate seeking a collaborative community hospital setting, this position offers the autonomy to shape our inpatient clinical program.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Operations & Management: Provide high-quality clinical pharmacy services, including dosing, monitoring, and administration oversight for inpatient chemotherapy and infusion center regimens.
- Quality & Safety Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activities, Medication Use Evaluations (MUE), and Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee initiatives.
- Antimicrobial & Clinical Stewardship: Assist in managing antimicrobial stewardship, neonatal/pediatric specialized services, and emergency medicine pharmacy support as needed.
- Education & Mentorship: Serve as a clinical preceptor and instructor for pharmacy students and precepting interns.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Advise physicians, nurses, and medical staff on medication use, regulatory compliance, and patient care management.
Candidate Qualifications
Must-Have Requirements
- Education: Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college or university.
- Licensure: Active, valid California State Pharmacist License and valid CA Driver's License.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an oncology practice OR completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology.
- At least 1 year of experience compiling MUE or QA data for P&T committees.
Preferred Skills & Ideal Profiles
- Ideal Candidate Profiles:
- The Seasoned Veteran: Experienced clinical pharmacist seeking to revamp inpatient oncology services and mentor staff in an expanding center.
- The Fresh PGY2 Grad: A recent residency graduate looking for a supportive community hospital setting with lower chaos and high team collaboration.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work initially in an inpatient capacity with interest in cross-training or transitioning into outpatient care over time.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, strong follow-up, respectful demeanor, and a team-oriented mindset seeking a long-term professional home.
- Competitive Compensation: Top-tier pay scale ($175,118.40 – $263,577.60/yr) rated in the top 3 items of employee satisfaction surveys.
- Retirement Match: Highly competitive 5% match into 403(b) retirement plan, with full vesting after only 3 years (compared to standard 5-year industry norms).
- Comprehensive Benefits: Premium medical, dental, vision, and PTO coverage starting upon permanent hire.
- Work-Life Balance: Manageable workload without high-intensity trauma/bone marrow transplant stressors.
- Positive Culture: Strong workplace culture with zero-tolerance for toxic behavior, high staff respect, and strong leadership support for employee well-being.