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Carolina East
New Bern, North Carolina

Lead Oncology Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Sign on Bonus of $20,000.00 for Qualified, Full Time Candidates

Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines

Job Summary

To assist the Director of Pharmacy in the supervision of the department, training of new pharmacists, and assuring that all medications dispensed are in accordance with State and Federal regulations. This position looks for ways to optimize pharmacy operations while being part of an interdisciplinary comprehensive Cancer Center.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies.

We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties.

Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities.

CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff.

We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

CarolinaEast Physicians is made up of over 150 physicians, and mid-level providers who provide care to patients spanning four eastern North Carolina Counties. We have specialties including Primary Care, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Podiatry, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Oncology, Urology, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, and Gastroenterology.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy Program with current licensure as a pharmacist in state of practice. Preferably have completed an ASHP accredited residency program in Oncology or other advanced training/certifications such as Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist.
  • Must have the ability to use the Pharmacy computer system at an acceptable level after having been instructed during the training period.
  • The Lead Oncology Pharmacist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the disease and age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their therapy, and to provide the pharmaceutical care needed.
  • Most hours will be set hours during the week but must be willing to accept “call back” when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Pharmacy in supervising the department and training new pharmacists. Optimize pharmacy operations within an interdisciplinary Cancer Center while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program with current state licensure. Preference is given to candidates with an ASHP accredited residency in Oncology or Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy SupervisionPatient AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceStaff TrainingClinical Pharmacy

Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
8%
CME allowance
8%
Relocation assistance
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Oncology (Pharmacy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Bern

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k
Typical market rent
$1,590/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
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 Carolina East

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bern, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $20,000
Relocation up to $7,000
Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement Plan
PTO
Tuition Assistance