Pharmacist - Inpatient Oncology
Listed compensation
$67.51-$108.02/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for ten years. The institution prides itself on its comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated on providing both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their needs.
The Cedars-Sinai Cancer Enterprise is at the forefront of cancer care, consisting of two cancer centers and three affiliate sites. Our Oncology Pharmacists collaborate with a team of expert cancer doctors, researchers, and nurses to advance leading-edge research and treatment innovations for cancer patients.
This collaborative environment fosters cutting-edge solutions and personalized care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and the future of oncology treatment.
What's This Role All About?
As a 10 hour Inpatient Oncology Pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you'll be an integral part of the patient care team, focusing on BMT/Cellular Therapy and care of adult hematology and medical oncology cancer patients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Patient Care: Providing comprehensive care for patients with various cancer-related disease states, including hematologic and solid tumors, bone marrow transplants (BMT), CAR-T, and TIL therapies.
- Order Review and Verification: Reviewing and verifying chemotherapy orders to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Patient Education: Delivering patient education to inform patients about their treatments and care plans.
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Monitoring therapeutic drugs to optimize drug therapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Guideline Development: Participating in oncology disease-related groups to support guideline development, updates, and new drug monographs.
- Drug Information: Providing accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
Total Rewards
In recognition of the specialized skills and expertise required for this role, Cedars-Sinai offers a highly competitive hourly pay along with a pay differential specific to the oncology pharmacy field.
Role also includes sign on bonus along with relocation assistance. Sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Current employees are not eligible.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will provide comprehensive care for adult hematology and medical oncology cancer patients, including BMT/Cellular Therapy, focusing on order review, verification of chemotherapy orders, and patient education. Responsibilities also include monitoring therapeutic drugs, providing drug information, and participating in guideline development groups.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Pharm.D. or equivalent degree and complete a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent experience, along with active California pharmacist licensure and BLS certification. Clinical oncology experience is required, and Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP) is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 43 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 49% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$183k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$225k | Oncology median $168k (middle half $152k–$189k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$165k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in California | 10 active | 89 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 49% no call · 53% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California pharmacist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment606 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology listings | 419 in the last 30 days | 315 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | −3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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- Regional Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology - Clinical Faculty Position · California$500k
- Pharmacist - Drug Therapy Management - Medical Network - Hybrid · Los Angeles, California$101/hr
Living in Los Angeles
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $922k
- Typical market rent
- $2,772/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 113.6
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.