Pharmacist - Oncology
Listed compensation
$136K - $185K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 42 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 50% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,050 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $136k–$185k | Pharmacy median $180k (middle half $151k–$189k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$145k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in California | 580 active | 10,049 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 31% remote · 50% no call · 52% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California pharmacist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment599 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,580 in the last 30 days | 3,274 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,050 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.