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Portland, Oregon · Hybrid

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$170k

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Job Description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Oncology

Join our Shields team today! Shields Health Solutions is redefining patient care through health-system integrated specialty pharmacy. We’re hiring an Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist who will play a hands-on role in elevating patient care at a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center.

In this dynamic, patient‑centered position, you’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and providers while delivering high‑quality medication management.

You’ll work remotely and on‑site in clinic, collaborating directly with care teams and practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) to conduct in-person and virtual patient assessments, order and monitor evidence-based treatment plans, optimize therapy, and resolve medication-related problems.

Location

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, OR. This position is employed by Shields Health Solutions and works onsite at a partner health system.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid work model combining remote work flexibility with regular onsite collaboration (approximately 50% onsite)

Salary

An employee in this position who performs the job duties in Oregon can expect a salary rate between $140,000 and $170,000 (Hourly Equivalent: Approximately $62.50 - $72.12 per hour, based on a 40-hour workweek.) plus bonus pursuant to the terms of an any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

What You’ll Get

  • $20,000 Sign-on Bonus
  • Salary + Bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave, short-term disability, and professional development
  • Access to employee resource groups and wellness programs

What You’ll Do

Provide comprehensive medication management, including reconciliation, dose optimization, adherence support, and drug‑level assessments aligned with evidence‑based standards.

Partner with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to order individualized care plans under a CPA and promote seamless medication coordination.

  • Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety, identify optimization and intervene as appropriate.
  • Support quality‑improvement and REMS initiatives.

Provide recommendations to operations by supporting teammates as needed with complex prior authorizations, improving workflows, educating patients, and maintaining ongoing clinical development.

What You Need

  • Hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Must be licensed pharmacist in Oregon

Candidate Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications

Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Residency

Completion of PGY1 Ambulatory Care Residency and at least 3 years of experience as a clinical oncology pharmacist

Have at least 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in oncology, including 1 year practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)

  • Strong communication, organization, and tech skills
  • Empathy, integrity, and a team-first mindset

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Key Responsibilities

The Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides comprehensive medication management and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans. They conduct patient assessments, monitor therapy safety and effectiveness, and support quality improvement initiatives under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and be a licensed pharmacist in Oregon. Requirements include either a PGY2 Oncology Residency, a PGY1 Ambulatory Care Residency with 3 years of oncology experience, or 3 years of clinical oncology experience including 1 year under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oncology pharmacyClinical assessmentTreatment plan monitoringTherapy optimizationPrior authorizationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 70% have no call, 40% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,188 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$140k–$170kPharmacy median $149k (middle half $142k–$171k)182 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Oregon184 active10,195 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 15% remote · 70% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onOregon pharmacist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 15% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,501 in the last 30 days3,323 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Shields Health Solutionssilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index12 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,188 Pharmacy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at Shields Health Solutions a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,188 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,188 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (starting day one)
401(k) with match
4 weeks PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Short-term Disability
Professional Development