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Oncology Pharmacist - Investigation & Research

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will provide excellent customer service to patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team and serve as a clinical leader to students, residents, and other staff members.

Actively participating in department programs and clinical/professional development projects, serve as a preceptor and mentor to pharmacy students on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice experience (APPE) rotations, primary preceptor to PGY-1 residents, assisting the Residency Program Director and serving on the Residency Advisory Committee.

Will actively round on patients and develop a relationship with the interdisciplinary health care team, provide medication therapy plans monitor patients, and contribute to the creation/implementation of clinical services.

What You Will Do

Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians

Assess need for non-formulary items ordered according to department policy, and initiates contact with prescribing physician for substitute

Verify physicians’ orders for proper dose, regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions/incompatibilities, adverse drug reactions and monitors lab data on all patients before dispensing medication. Utilizes appropriate communication log to notify physician/nurse of potential problem

Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintains perpetual inventory log, performs weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory and ensures all forms are completed and filed appropriately

Advise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications

Actively participate in department programs and projects

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D degree preferred
  • Hospital experience and/or Residency preferred

CT Pharmacist License

  • Competency in providing direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients
  • Position Highlights and Benefits
  • Full time salaried at 40 hours per week.
  • Primarily days with some evening rotation, every third weekend and rotating Holidays
  • Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region.

This relationship combines Dana-Farber’s nationally recognized oncology expertise with Trinity Health Of New England’s commitment to delivering exceptional, locally led care close to home.

Through access to clinical specialists, tumor boards, educational resources and best practices, patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation. Together, we are building a stronger, more integrated oncology program focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will provide clinical medication therapy plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Additionally, they will supervise pharmacy personnel, manage inventory, and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree and possess a valid Connecticut Pharmacist license. Previous hospital experience or completion of a pharmacy residency is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical PharmacyOncology PharmacyMedication Therapy ManagementPatient MonitoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationPharmacy Residency PreceptingInventory ManagementDrug Interaction AnalysisIV PreparationClinical LeadershipPharmacologyRegulatory Compliance

Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 26 employers

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<$150k
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$150k-175k
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$175k-200k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$132k-$220k
#2

Pharmacist Ambulatory Oncology

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$78.17-$105.04/hr
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Oncology (Pharmacy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 153 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance Coverage starting Day One
Great Benefits