Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Harris Health System
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Harris Health System
Public integrated health system delivering care
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology – Smith Clinic
Pay: $126,776 to $164,819.20/year
Job Status: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX
Job Reference #: 175249
Day 1 Benefits – Available the first day of hire
$10k student loan repayment
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized parking
Credit union
Employee disaster relief
Tuition Reimbursement – Available after 6 months of employment
Harris Health System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology for Smith Clinic. This role delivers advanced pharmacy services to oncology patients in an outpatient specialty clinic setting. The pharmacist will provide expert medication management and lead initiatives that improve patient care and safety.
The specialist will be part of a collaborative care team, participate in clinical rounds, provide direct patient consultation, and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy interns, technicians, and ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents. This position also contributes to education, training, and research across the pharmacy department.
Harris Health is a nationally recognized public health system serving Harris County, Texas, since 1966. The system includes Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center), Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center), Quentin Mease Hospital, and a vast network of 39 clinics and health centers.
Harris Health is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, and other academic institutions and is the first health system in Houston to achieve both Magnet® nursing designation and NCQA designation for patient-centered medical homes.
Provide direct clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients in the outpatient setting.
Ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of chemotherapy and supportive medications.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to treatment planning.
Serve as a resource to the pharmacy team and the broader clinical team.
Educate and mentor pharmacy staff, students, and residents.
Support protocol development, formulary management, and quality improvement initiatives.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy
Licensure & Certifications:
Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility (must be obtained within 90 days)
Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification (within 90 days)
ACPE IV Sterile Certification
Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification (or obtain within 18 months and maintain thereafter)
BLS Certification – American Heart Association (within 90 days)
ACLS Certification – American Heart Association (for inpatient or hybrid roles; within 6 months)
Experience:
Completion of PGY1 and PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency programs
OR PGY1 plus 3 years of progressive oncology clinical practice
Skills & Proficiencies:
Strong written and verbal communication
Advanced clinical judgment and analytical thinking
Proficient in MS Word and general PC use
Familiar with medical terminology, pharmacotherapy, statistics, and clinical research
Work Schedule:
Flexible, includes weekends, holidays, overtime, travel, and on-call duties
Take your clinical pharmacy career to the next level as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology at Harris Health System’s Smith Clinic. Apply now to join a team that’s transforming cancer care in the community.
Public integrated health system delivering care
Harris Health System is a public, integrated health system that provides high-quality, person-centered care to its communities and coordinates services across the care continuum with community and academic partners. It uses a unified model called One Harris Health to bridge departments and roles, enabling coordinated, accessible care delivered through collaboration, technology, and partnerships. The system relies on a strategic technology plan to improve health outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, access, and workforce resilience, and it commits to enterprise risk management and ongoing innovation. Its distinct approach includes strong internal and external collaboration, commitment to local businesses, and a focus on community health outcomes rather than siloed services. The goal is to create healthier communities by delivering coordinated care, leveraging technology, and partnering with providers, schools, researchers, and community organizations to improve health across the region.
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