Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Oncology
Listed compensation
$59.13-$74.19/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
- Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!
- We are searching for a talented Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Oncology
- Hours: 40hrs
- Shift: Day shift, 7:00am - 4:30pm variable with On Call rotation (weeknights, weekends and holiday)
Location
Pharmacy Oncology - Fairhaven, MA; Will spend time working at both the Fall River and Fairhaven Oncology Center sites.
A Career at Southcoast Health Offers You
A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package
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- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director, Pharmacy Services, plan, organize, monitor and carry out duties in support of Oncology Pharmacy Services to optimize clinical outcomes, promote safe and cost-effective cancer treatment, and improve patient care across Southcoast Health System.
Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of Epic Beacon treatment plans, oncology medication-use processes, smart infusion pump medication libraries, oncology clinical research support, investigational drug services, clinical trial oversight activities, and staff education initiatives.
Provide functional and technical expertise related to oncology pharmacotherapy, treatment plan-build and validation, chemotherapy safety standards, clinical research protocols, smart pump integration, and oncology regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy required. Current valid State Pharmacy License required.
- PGY1 residency (or similar) required.
- PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency preferred.
- Minimum three years of oncology pharmacy experience preferred.
- Experience with Epic Beacon treatment plans, oncology informatics, clinical trials and investigational drug services strongly preferred.
- Massachusetts Pharmacist License required.
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) preferred.
Epic Beacon certification preferred. SOCRA or ACRP certification and ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired
Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
Pay Range
USD $59.13 - USD $74.19 /Hr.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,137 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$131k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Massachusetts | 323 active | 10,341 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Massachusetts Pharmacist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 18% offer loan repayment337 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Oncology at Southcoast Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,137 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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