Pharmacist - Oncology Clinical Specialist - $10,000 Hiring Incentive
Listed compensation
$68.88-$110.21/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for eleven years.
The institution prides itself on its comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated on providing both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their needs.
The Cedars-Sinai Cancer Enterprise is at the forefront of cancer care, consisting of two cancer centers and three affiliate sites. Our Oncology Pharmacists collaborate with a team of expert cancer doctors, researchers, and nurses to advance leading-edge research and treatment innovations for cancer patients.
This collaborative environment fosters cutting-edge solutions and personalized care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and the future of oncology treatment.
We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to newly hired Oncology Pharmacists!
What's This Role All About?
As a Clinical Specialist Pharmacist at the Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute in Los Angeles, California, you will provide comprehensive direct patient care to patients within our medical oncology team.
Your role involves delivering medication management services in coordination with other healthcare professionals. Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing medication therapy regimens
- Managing medication therapy and supportive care
- Educating patients on medication use
- Reviewing chemotherapy orders
- Providing drug information and optimizing drug therapy
- Participating in collaborative and protocol-driven practices as appropriate
Additionally, you will support the development, updates, and creation of new drug monographs for oncology diagnosis-related group guidelines. You will present quarterly summaries of diagnosis-related group updates at Oncology P&T subcommittee meetings. Furthermore, you will be involved in the education and mentorship of pharmacy students and residents.
Total Rewards
In recognition of the specialized skills and expertise required for this role, Cedars-Sinai offers a highly competitive hourly pay along with a pay differential specific to the oncology pharmacy field.
Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible.
Join the team at Cedars-Sinai and contribute to innovative and impactful healthcare solutions that make a difference in the lives of patients and communities.
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Key Responsibilities
The Oncology Clinical Specialist provides comprehensive direct patient care, including medication management, chemotherapy order review, and patient education. They also contribute to the development of drug monographs and provide mentorship to pharmacy students and residents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Pharm.D. or equivalent degree and have completed a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency. A current California pharmacist license and BLS certification are required, with oncology experience and BCOP certification preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 53% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$186k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $168k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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