Pharmacist Specialist - Oncology

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Relocation assistance

Rental assistance

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Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara is seeking a Pharmacist Specialist in oncology to deliver patient-centered pharmaceutical care within a leading acute care system.

You will provide medication information, monitor therapy, educate patients and staff, and collaborate with the care team to optimize cancer treatment while upholding safety and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid California Pharmacist License required.
• Completion of PGY2 in Oncology or oncology fellowship; or PGY1 plus 3 years in oncology.
• Board certification in Oncology and Pharm.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered clinical pharmacy services in oncology.
• Offer medication information, education, and safety measures.
• Collaborate with care team to implement the plan of care.
• Monitor therapy and adjust as clinically indicated.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Oncology knowledge

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

California Pharmacist License

Board certification in Oncology

Job description

Cottage Health has been a leader in Santa Barbara County for many years. As a non-profit healthcare system we are dedicated to the well-being of our community and beyond. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 519 bed, not for profit teaching hospital, level one trauma center, and is the flagship hospital of Cottage Health.

We are a training site for medical, surgical, radiology and pharmacy residents as well as doctor of pharmacy students. Scheduling is geared to provide a comfortable work/life balance. We have a decentralized clinical program and our health system is committed to maintaining state-of-the-art pharmaceutical services. New hires receive a four to six-week intensive clinical pharmacy orientation and training program.

Currently we have a need for a full-timePharmacist Specialistin oncology services. The specialist delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical services, medication information, education that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.

Minimum qualifications include a valid California Pharmacist License and completion of PGY2 or fellowship in oncology, completion of PGY1 plus 3 years of experience as a clinical specialist in oncology, or 5 years of experience as a clinical specialist in oncology. Board certification in oncology and Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred. Applicant must demonstrate competency or experience in oncology.

We offer competitive salaries and a very comprehensive benefits package which includes relocation assistance and rental assistance. We enjoy outstanding relationships with our nursing and physician colleagues. Our upbeat atmosphere fosters learning, improvements in patient safety and outstanding pharmaceutical care.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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