Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Oncology

Position Overview

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Specialist. In this role you will be a registered pharmacist responsible for the safe, effective, and prompt delivery of medication therapy for hematology/oncology patients in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. You will join a large team of Clinical Oncology Specialists, contribute to clinical research and practice advancement projects, and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs.
• Participates in rounds (teaching rounds, interdisciplinary rounds) with hematology/oncology medicine services.
• Acts as primary preceptor for PGY1 and PGY2 residents as well as APPE and IPPE pharmacy students.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service
• Understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel
• Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities
• Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient-centered care
• Expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine relevant to clinical assignments
• Strong teaching and precepting skills with experiential training experience
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois or able to complete the licensure process within 60 days of employment
• Board Certification in area of expertise is required within 18 months of hire (BCOP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or another advanced degree preferred
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency is required with a PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency highly preferred
• Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY-2 residency)

Benefits & Perks

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefit options available
• Opportunity to join a world-class academic healthcare system dedicated to superior patient care and medical innovation