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VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60.12-$97.4/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position Title

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The oncology clinical pharmacist is responsible for promoting evidence-based, cost-effective, safe and appropriate therapeutic regimens for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

This individual will serve as a departmental resource and liaison to healthcare professionals. The oncology clinical pharmacist will be responsible for precepting pharmacy students and residents.

The yearly performance evaluation will be based on measurable outcomes related to quality initiatives, cost containment, ADR prevention, etc.

Education

Bachelor's degree or doctorate degree in pharmacy is required.

Experience

Three years of clinical pharmacology experience is required.

Certification/Licensure

  • Licensed as a Pharmacist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
  • BPS board certification in BCOP to be obtained within 24 months.
  • BPS board certification in BCPS to be obtained in 12 moths.

Other Qualifications

  • Completion of both an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residency program, or
  • Five (5) years of clinical experience with 3 years specific to oncology, or
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program and 2 years clinical practice experience in oncology, or
  • BPS board certification and at least 1 year of clinical practice experience in oncology

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.

These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.

No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.

The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Key Responsibilities

The oncology clinical pharmacist promotes safe, evidence-based therapeutic regimens for inpatients and outpatients while serving as a liaison to healthcare professionals. They are also responsible for precepting pharmacy students and residents and contributing to quality and cost-containment initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy and possess at least three years of clinical pharmacology experience. Licensure by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required, along with specific residency or board certification qualifications.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oncology pharmacologyClinical pharmacyEvidence-based medicineTherapeutic regimen managementPatient careHealthcare liaison

Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 46 active Pharmacist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 52% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$164k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology Clinical Pharmacist at VHC Health 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 162 active Oncology (Pharmacy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 20 employers

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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
9%
CME allowance
9%
Relocation assistance
5%

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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 162 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About VHC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Wellness Benefits
Retirement Benefits