Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Listed compensation
$150k-$190k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Oncology
Join our Shields team today! Shields Health Solutions is redefining patient care through health-system integrated specialty pharmacy. We’re hiring an Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist who will play a hands-on role in elevating patient care at a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center.
In this dynamic, patient‑centered position, you’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and providers while delivering high‑quality medication management.
You’ll work remotely and on‑site in clinic, collaborating directly with care teams and practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) to conduct in-person and virtual patient assessments, order and monitor evidence-based treatment plans, optimize therapy, and resolve medication-related problems.
Location: Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, Orange, CA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid work model combining remote work flexibility with regular onsite collaboration (approximately 50% onsite)
Salary
An employee in this position who performs the job duties in California can expect a salary rate between $150,000 and $190,000 (Hourly Equivalent: Approximately $72.12 - $91.35 per hour, based on a 40-hour workweek.) plus bonus pursuant to the terms of an any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.
What You’ll Get
- $20,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Salary + Bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave, short-term disability, and professional development
- Access to employee resource groups and wellness programs
What You’ll Do
Provide comprehensive medication management, including reconciliation, dose optimization, adherence support, and drug‑level assessments aligned with evidence‑based standards.
Partner with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to order individualized care plans under a CPA and promote seamless medication coordination.
- Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety, identify optimization and intervene as appropriate.
- Support quality‑improvement and REMS initiatives.
Provide recommendations to operations by supporting teammates as needed with complex prior authorizations, improving workflows, educating patients, and maintaining ongoing clinical development.
What You Need
- Hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Must be licensed pharmacist in California
Candidate Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications
Completion of a PGY2 Oncology Residency
Completion of PGY1 Ambulatory Care Residency and at least 3 years of experience as a clinical oncology pharmacist
Have at least 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in oncology, including 1 year practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)
- Strong communication, organization, and tech skills
- Empathy, integrity, and a team-first mindset
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Key Responsibilities
The specialist will provide comprehensive medication management and monitor treatment plans under a Collaborative Practice Agreement. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient therapy and support quality-improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and a valid California pharmacist license. Applicants must have at least 3 years of clinical oncology experience or specific residency training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 60% have no call, 45% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k 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 | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,188 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$190k | Pharmacy median $156k (middle half $151k–$183k)923 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in California | 612 active | 10,195 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 20% remote · 60% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | California pharmacist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment633 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,501 in the last 30 days | 3,323 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Shields Health Solutions | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index12 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at Shields Health Solutions 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 10,188 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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