Oncology Pharmacy Specialist — Chemotherapy Care

UNC HEALTH; Chapel Hill (TN); On-site; USD 147,569,000 - 212,068,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health’s Cancer Hospital Pharmacy Team in Chapel Hill seeks a pharmacist to optimize medication use and oversee drug distribution for oncology therapies.

The role supports an NCI-designated cancer center environment, with opportunities to mentor students and staff, participate in IV to PO transitions, and contribute to protocol-driven clinical services while ensuring safety and cost-conscious care.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree required.
• Active pharmacist licensure with NC Board of Pharmacy (or obtainable within 6 months of orientation).
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, interprets, and reviews prescriptions and patient medication history, addressing issues with prescribers and staff.
• Analyzes patient data to provide optimal drug therapy recommendations and performs protocol-driven clinical services.
• Compounds and oversees preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile products.
• Complies with formulary and substitution programs to optimize therapy and minimize cost.
• Documents in medical records and other required systems; manages controlled substances records.
• Counsels patients and families on pharmaceutical care issues as needed.
• Directs shift workflow and supervises pharmacy technicians and students.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identifies process improvements and participates in training new staff.
• Precepts students and residents and supports onboarding of staff.

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy Degree

Job description

UNC Health’s Cancer Hospital Pharmacy Team in Chapel Hill seeks a pharmacist to optimize medication use and oversee drug distribution for oncology therapies.

The role supports an NCI-designated cancer center environment, with opportunities to mentor students and staff, participate in IV to PO transitions, and contribute to protocol-driven clinical services while ensuring safety and cost-conscious care.