Clinical Pharmacist

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Schedule: Rotating 8-hour day shifts, primarily Monday through Friday.
Shift Examples: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Weekend Requirement: One weekend every 8 weeks.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Pharmacy, the Clinical Pharmacist plays a vital role in both inpatient units and the ambulatory infusion setting. This position is integral to our care model at COH, supporting high-quality, evidence-based patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology units.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing both distributive and clinical pharmacy services.

• Participating in inpatient rounding and discharge counseling.

• Managing disease states and chemotherapy toxicities.

• Performing pharmacokinetic services.

• Ensuring safe, cost-effective, evidence-based medication use.

• Staffing in the ambulatory infusion center, including chemotherapy verification, medication dispensing, and drug information support.

• Collaborating closely with oncologists, midlevel providers, and infusion center nurses.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.

Required Courses/Training:

• Completion of a pharmacy residency program or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Current Illinois State Registered Pharmacist license.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in oncology pharmacy is strongly preferred.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.