Pharmacist - (Oncology)

UPMC

2 days ago

Erie, PennsylvaniaFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Oncology Pharmacist – No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.

Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.

Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.

Requirements

-, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.

Communicate with physicians and nurses to ensure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.

Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UPMC in United States.

Key Skills

Oncology pharmacyMedication dispensingClinical recommendationsDose adjustmentsAseptic techniqueIntravenous admixturePatient medication recordsDrug interaction screeningFormulary managementTherapeutic interchangeRegulatory compliancePharmacy operationsSupervisionDrug informationPatient care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist - (Oncology) at UPMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context

This Oncology position at UPMC is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Oncology pharmacy, Medication dispensing, Clinical recommendations, Dose adjustments, Aseptic technique, Intravenous admixture, Patient medication records, Drug interaction screening. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The pharmacist will collaborate with the oncology team to provide clinical recommendations, dose adjustments, and supportive care based on patient regimens and lab results. They are responsible for interpreting physician orders, dispensing medications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standar...

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