LEAD Oncology Clinical Pharmacist for Oncology Cancer Center
This LEAD position will be a mix of clinical and administrative
Relocation to the Pacific States
LOCATION:
- It’s the perfect mix of growth and community. Even as one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, this city has held onto its small-town charm, strong sense of community, and quality of life. It's easy to understand why so many people are making the move here.
- Beautiful mountains, lakes, and hiking trails are just a short drive away.
- More home, more safe, and more quality of life here.
- Average cost of living is equal to the Midwest cost of living.
- Mountain hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, ski resorts, and National Parks - it’s just beautiful here!
Outpatient Cancer Center | 8 Oncologists
JOBSITE:
EMPLOYER is an Academic-Affiliated PREMIER HEALTHCARE CENTER conducting research, medical education, approved for grants, has GME Residents, and Joint Faculty with a University Medical Center. This is a Not-for-Profit, Teaching Hospital and Trauma Center with over 400 beds
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT is recipient of multiple ASHP Best Practice Awards
COMPENSATION:
- Base Salary Range $80-$115 per hour
- The position offers a very lucrative package, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus, $10,000 relocation assistance, and up to $20,000 in student loan repayment.
- Eligible Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness
- Onsite Interview Costs are paid (car, flight, hotel)
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT:
You’ll be a working leader, staying clinically engaged while driving meaningful improvements across operations, compliance, and patient care delivery. You can make a difference in this role. There is committee involvement, and you will collaborate with leadership including for the growth plans of the Oncology Cancer Center.
- Balanced Leadership Model: ~3+ days clinical + 1–1.5 days dedicated admin time
- High Autonomy: Be the go-to expert in outpatient oncology pharmacy operations
- Visible Impact: Collaborate with leadership to shape the future of the Oncology Cancer Center
YOUR IMPACT:
As the LEAD Oncology Pharmacist, you’ll serve as the clinical and operational backbone of the Outpatient Cancer Center:
- You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary care team for management of complex oncology therapies. Your expertise directly impacts patient safety, treatment outcomes, and overall patient experience.
- Oversee oncology IV compounding operations
- Ensure full compliance with USP <797> & <800> standards and regulatory requirements
- Provide informal leadership and guidance to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Partner with the Clinic Director and Clinic Manager to streamline workflows and elevate care delivery
- High visibility role
- Opportunity to work with leadership in improving an oncology program
TEAM STRUCTURE:
- This position reports directly to Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy
- This position does not have direct reports—but strong leadership presence and influence are essential
CLINIC VOLUME:
- Monday–Thursday:
- 80–85 compounded preparations/day
- 30–45 patients/day
- Friday (lighter day):
- ~40 compounds/day
- 15–20 patients/day
REQUIREMENTS:
- PharmD
- PGY1 Required - Required
- PGY2 Oncology - Preferred - NOT Required
- Experienced in oncology pharmacy, ideally within an infusion or clinic setting
- A self-starter who thrives with autonomy and ownership
- Strong communicator who can lead without direct authority
- Detail-oriented with a passion for compliance, safety, and process improvement
- Energized by both clinical work and operational leadership
Why Join Our Pharmacy Team?
- Join a pharmacy team of 50+ clinical pharmacists, with 80% residency-trained and board-certified, supporting an average daily census of 410 patients.
- Work in an integrated decentralized pharmacy model, providing clinical pharmacy services directly on nursing units.
- Deliver comprehensive clinical care, including patient rounding, pharmacokinetic and warfarin consults, IV-to-PO conversions, renal dose adjustments, therapeutic interchanges, and medication order verification.
- Practice across specialty areas including Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, Oncology, Pediatrics, Pain Management, Anemia Management, and Anticoagulation.
- Support decentralized satellite and central pharmacy operations while overseeing pharmacy technician activities.
- Review and verify medication orders for patients across acute care units, including ICUs and step-down ICUs.
- Develop and monitor treatment plans using pharmacist-driven protocols.
- Participate in emergency response teams, including Code Blue and Rapid Response events.
- Document clinical interventions to demonstrate the clinical and financial impact of pharmacy services.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff to optimize medication therapy.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including patient care projects, policies and procedures, order sets, formulary management, and committee work.
This is NOT A TRAVEL JOB
JOB TYPE: Permanent Hire
Patty Wyatt /CLINIPOST/ Medical Healthcare Search Firm specializing in permanent-hire full-time jobs for Healthcare Professionals since 2007
No Travel Contracts / No short-term placements / Just real careers
Pay: $80.00 - $115.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Adoption assistance
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
