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Austin, Texas

Clinical Specialty Pharmacist Pediatric Hematology Oncology

PharmacistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • We Are Hiring
  • Location: Austin, TX
  • Facility: Strictly Peds Medical Office Building
  • Department: Pharmacy/Hematology Oncology Administration
  • Schedule: Rotating Shifts l Full-time

What You Will Do

Lead specialized pharmacy care by reviewing complex medication orders to prevent drug-related problems and ensure optimal patient outcomes in areas like oncology and cardiology.

Consult as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), guiding clinical leadership and cross-functional teams to elevate medication safety and therapeutic protocols system-wide.

Oversee technical personnel, ensuring precise compounding and dispensing of specialized medications for accurate and timely delivery of patient care.

Mentor the next generation of pharmacy professionals by serving as a preceptor for students, contributing to academic growth and knowledge sharing.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Pharmacist credentialed from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.

Education

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
  • Additional Preferences
  • PGY2 Residency in Pediatric or Adult Hematology/Oncology or equivalent work experience
  • Board certification in Pediatrics and/or Hematology/Oncology

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

Lead specialized pharmacy care by reviewing complex medication orders and serving as a subject matter expert to improve medication safety and therapeutic protocols. Oversee technical staff in compounding and dispensing while mentoring pharmacy students as a preceptor.

Requirements

Requires a pharmacy degree and licensure from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Preference is given to candidates with a PGY2 residency and board certification in Pediatrics or Hematology/Oncology.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical PharmacyPediatric HematologyPediatric OncologyMedication Order ReviewPatient Outcome OptimizationPrecepting

Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacist listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Specialty Pharmacist Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Ascension a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology (Pharmacy) — ranked against 151 active Oncology (Pharmacy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution27 jobs

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12
$160k-175k
4
$175k-190k
2
$190k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
CME allowance
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Oncology (Pharmacy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
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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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Community giving opportunities