Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology/Hematology

Job Details

ChristianaCare is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology to join our Pharmacy Services team.

In this advanced clinical role, you will provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients across the continuum of care, primarily in the ambulatory setting, while collaborating closely with oncologists, hematologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.

The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a medication therapy expert within the Cancer Service Line, supporting evidence-based treatment decisions, patient education, research initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. This position plays a critical role in optimizing patient outcomes for individuals receiving treatment for oncologic, hematologic, and immunologic conditions, including Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and CAR T-cell therapies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, monitor, and optimize individualized treatment plans and supportive care regimens in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Evaluate treatment efficacy, therapeutic goals, contraindications, precautions, drug interactions, and disease-specific considerations to ensure safe and effective medication use.
• Provide comprehensive verbal and written clinical consultations regarding medication therapy as requested by providers and healthcare team members.
• Educate and counsel patients and caregivers regarding medication therapies, treatment expectations, adverse effects, adherence, and monitoring requirements.
• Facilitate transitions of care by partnering with inpatient and outpatient teams to ensure continuity of treatment and patient access to therapy.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate continuity of care for patients undergoing Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and CAR T-cell therapies.
• Develop, review, maintain, and optimize diagnosis-specific Beacon treatment plans and therapy protocols consistent with current evidence-based guidelines and organizational standards.
• Support clinical research initiatives and investigational drug studies while maintaining compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and study protocols.
• Participate in the daily clinical and operational activities of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute Pharmacy.
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy students, supporting professional development and clinical training.
• Represent Pharmacy Services on interdisciplinary committees, task forces, and organizational initiatives.
• Review and resolve medication-related problems in collaboration with prescribers and nurses, clarifying questionable orders prior to dispensing.
• Provide accurate, unbiased, timely, and cost-effective drug information to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in the identification, documentation, management, and reporting of adverse drug reactions and medication safety events.
• Submit and follow up on medication-related events through the Report2Learn (R2L) system.
• Support departmental and organizational improvement initiatives, including medication-use evaluations (MUEs), Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) monographs, newsletters, quality improvement projects, and performance improvement activities.
• Develop and deliver educational programs, in-services, and training materials for patients, pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Verify non-formulary medications brought into the organization for patient use in accordance with system policies and labeling standards.
• Review and verify medication orders to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Supervise and provide guidance to pharmacy technicians and support staff as appropriate.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
• Current Delaware Pharmacist license or eligibility for Delaware licensure through reciprocity
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical pharmacy practice and direct patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY2 Residency in Oncology, Hematology, or a related specialty
• Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP)
• Experience supporting oncology, hematology, cellular therapy, immunotherapy, or ambulatory infusion services
• Experience participating in clinical research, investigational drug studies, and multidisciplinary patient care teams

Why ChristianaCare?

At ChristianaCare, our pharmacy professionals practice at the top of their license and play an integral role in advancing safe, evidence-based patient care. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with nationally recognized oncology specialists, contribute to innovative treatment programs, support groundbreaking research, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families throughout their cancer journey.

ChristianaCare Offers:

Incredible Work/Life benefits including medical/dental/ vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, twelve weeks of paid parental leave, annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

Hourly Pay Range: $59.43 - $95.08This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Feb 26, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/