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Virginia

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist - Neuro-Oncology

PharmacistFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Step into the Future of Neuro-Oncology Pharmacy Practice at UVA Health

Join one of the nation’s leading academic health systems—where innovation meets compassionate care in the ambulatory neuro-oncology setting. As the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist for the Neurology Oncology Clinic, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming outpatient cancer care through precision medication management and seamless care transitions.

What You’ll Do

Deliver expert medication therapy management for patients with complex neurologic malignancies in an ambulatory setting.

Collaborate closely with neuro-oncology physicians, infusion center teams, and specialty pharmacy to optimize treatment outcomes.

  • Support advanced therapies including oral oncolytics, immunotherapies, and investigational agents.
  • Drive continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and infusion services—ensuring safe transitions and improved patient experience.
  • Enhance UVA prescription capture through proactive engagement with UVA specialty and retail pharmacy services.

Educate and mentor pharmacy learners and contribute to continuous professional development across the care team.

Why Join UVA Health?

Be part of a Magnet-recognized institution committed to excellence in patient care and pharmacy leadership. You would join an oncology pharmacy team that are experts in their field that participate in ongoing research and participation nationwide.

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Savings Plans
  • Pharmacist Progression Pathway and leadership development opportunities
  • Sign-on bonuses and education support
  • Generous paid time off
  • A collaborative culture dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming care

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required.

Experience: No experience required. PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.

Licensure: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License or within 60 days of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
  • Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.

We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will deliver expert medication therapy management for patients with complex neurologic malignancies in an ambulatory setting. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and ensure safe care transitions across the health system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited college. A Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license and AHA BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyMentoringCollaboration

Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 44% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist - Neuro-Oncology at UVA Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology (Pharmacy) — ranked against 162 active Oncology (Pharmacy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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About UVA Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlottesville, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement Savings Plans
Sign-on bonuses
Education support
Generous paid time off
Pharmacist Progression Pathway
Leadership development opportunities