Sr Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

Inova; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Mental health support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Schar Clinic is in search of a dedicated Sr. Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology in Virginia. This full-time role involves interpreting medication orders, consulting clinically, and monitoring drug therapies to enhance patient safety.

The ideal candidate should have a PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy, hold a Virginia Pharmacist license, and possess five years of relevant experience. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available, alongside comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years experience as a clinical Pharmacist.
• Licensed Pharmacist in Virginia.
• Must obtain BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify medication orders.
• Provide clinical consultation and cost-effective alternatives.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions and appropriateness.
• Precept learners as appropriate.

Skills

Medication order interpretation

Clinical consultation

Medication therapy monitoring

Adverse drug reaction reporting

Cost-effective alternatives

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Job Description

Inova Schar Clinic is seeking a dedicated Sr. Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology to join the team. This role will be full‑time Monday‑Friday; shift varies. Sign‑on Bonus & relocation assistance available. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, and a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules and remote and hybrid opportunities.

Clinical Pharmacist Job Responsibilities

• Interprets, prepares, and verifies medication orders as appropriate.
• Provides clinical consultation and cost‑effective alternatives.
• Issues controlled substances in compliance according to the DEA and VA Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Participates in the medication formulary review and approval process.
• Monitors drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Reports adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
• Minimizes non‑formulary procurement and supports substitutions.
• Participates in decentralized rounding with clinical teams.
• Responds to emergent bedside alerts and codes (adult and pediatric as designated).
• Precepts learners as appropriate.
• May perform additional duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
  • Spearheading grant work and submission related to the practice of pharmacy.
  • Lecturing and facilitating learning opportunities for pharmacy students, PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents, and practitioners.
  • Performing duties on local, system, and national committees which contribute to the development and professional advancement of pharmacy practice.
  • Serving as a leader or facilitator on a regional or national professional organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor degree in Pharmacy.
• Experience: Five (5) years as a clinical Pharmacist.
• Licensed Pharmacist in the state of VA.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• PGY1/PGY2 Oncology residency.
• Board certified Oncology Pharmacist or certification obtained within two (2) years of employment.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.