Staff Pharmacist - Oncology

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA, seeks a Staff Pharmacist in Oncology to provide patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, nurses, and physicians.

You will assess therapy appropriateness, adjust for age, conduct clinical interventions, and support education and policy updates for treatment regimens.

Requirements include Pharm.D., MA Pharmacist license (MAPHARM), oncology residency preferred; strong autonomy and supervisory capability; competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctoral of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient therapy for appropriateness and make clinical interventions.
• Serve as liaison to Cancer and Infusion Center departments and provide educational services.
• Supervise Pharmacy technicians and support personnel; maintain inventory for oncology.
• Develop and update department and nursing policies; standardize ordering procedures for chemotherapeutics.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Independent work

Clinical decision making

Education

Pharm.D.

ASHP Oncology PGY1 (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Alaris Smart Pump

Dispensing systems

Laminar flow hoods

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Pharmacy Hillcrest

Hourly Pay Range: 70.9200 through 85.0900

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , variable 7:00am-3:30pm, or 8:00am-4:30pm, or 8:30am-5:00pm.

Week 1: n/a

Week 2: n/a

Week 3: n/a

Week 4: n/a

Monday - Friday

Posted 08/28/2026

This incumbent might require to work limited hours in the main hospital if needed intermittently

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Staff Pharmacist in Oncology is responsible for providing patient -centered care in a multidisciplinary practice setting with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other personnel. Services provided include assessing patient therapy for appropriateness, incorporating age specific modifications, and clinical interventions to prevent adverse drug events. They will also conduct clinical research and other professional development programs. He/she will serve as a liaison to other departments at the Cancer and Infusion Center by providing operational support and educational services for new treatment regimens. The Staff Pharmacist in Oncology demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the regulations governing the preparation of intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and other sterile products and supervises Pharmacy technicians and other support personnel. Provides oversight and participates in maintaining and storing adequate inventory of all medication required for the practice. Develop and update department and nursing policies. Work with the Oncology team to standardize ordering procedures for chemotherapeutic medications.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Extensive acute care clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal training.

Education and Training:

Doctoral of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college of Pharmacy.

Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology is preferred.

Extensive acute care clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal training.

License, Certification & Registration:

MAPHARM - Licensed MA Pharmacist.

Certified Oncology Pharmacist preferred.

Other Requirements:

Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, without direct supervision within established policy.

Applicant must be capable of supervising the work of support personnel.

Specialty Pharmacy medication management

MACHINERY, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT :

Pharmacy and hospital computer systems

Alaris Smart Pump

Pharmacy automated medication dispensing systems

Vertical and horizontal laminar air flow hoods

Ancillary IV room equipment and programs; infusion pumps, Dose Edge, Simplify797

Ancillary equipment necessary for performing day-to-day tasks (syringe, needle, graduate, calculator)

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.