Pharmacist - Oncology
Listed compensation
$136K - $185K
- Top 10%work-life in Pharmacy
- +48%Pharmacy listings, last 30 days
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Job Description
Responsibilities Include
- Oversees the mixing of oncologic therapeutics and associated medication.
- Reviews chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Assists physicians in optimizing drug therapies.
- Supervision of the oral dispensing center.
- Participation in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline development
- Issues guidance to the physician group on treatment protocols and ensures compliance with various pathways.
- Provides accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients
Experience
Two years of Pharmacist experience required
Education
- Pharm. D or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
- Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency
License/Certification
- CA PharmD License (Preferred)
- Salary Range: $136,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
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Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will oversee the mixing of oncologic therapeutics and associated medication, while also reviewing chemotherapy orders for accuracy and safety. Responsibilities also include supervising the oral dispensing center and participating in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline development.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Pharm.D or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy, along with completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency. A minimum of two years of Pharmacist experience is required, and a CA PharmD License is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist - Oncology at Torrance Memorial Medical Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 9,708 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pharmacist Career Context
In California, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$165k (156 salary observations; 551 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (1,369 salary observations; 7,224 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 57% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% 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 ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k 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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