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Los Angeles, California

Pharmacist - Oncology Clinical Specialist - $10,000 Hiring Incentive

Pharmacist Above average in Pharmacist rolesFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68.88-$110.21/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

Medication therapy managementClinical oncologyInfusion pharmacyEPICBeaconPharmacological principlesBiopharmaceutical principlesCommunication skillsInterpersonal 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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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pharmacist roles

  • Includes call

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cedars-Sinai

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, CA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $10,000
Competitive hourly pay
Oncology pay differential
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance