What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology position at UW Health?
Job Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift between the hours of 7am-6pm. Includes an on call rotation.
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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology to:
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Required
Work Experience
Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program Preferred
1 year of clinical patient care and orders management experience Required
3 years of institutional experience (hospital or integrated health system) or completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Preferred
Completion Of An ASHP Accredited Residency Training Program Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days Required
Certification through the appropriate certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers, Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board, etc.) Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift between the hours of 7am-6pm. Includes an on call rotation.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology to:
- Provide comprehensive medication management for patients receiving cancer therapy, collaborating with the multidisciplinary oncology care team to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Deliver individualized patient and caregiver education on anticancer therapies, including treatment expectations, administration, adherence, toxicity monitoring, and self-management strategies.
- Provide evidence-based supportive care management and education for symptom prevention and treatment, including nausea/vomiting, pain, infection risk, and other treatment-related adverse effects.
- Practice through delegation protocols to manage chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, electrolyte imbalance, potential chemotherapy toxicities, and achieve therapeutic drug levels.
- Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and educator for pharmacy students, residents, and other learners, fostering progressive development of clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and professional skills in oncology practice.
- Ensure appropriate utilization of medications to optimize patient outcomes.
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Required
Work Experience
Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program Preferred
1 year of clinical patient care and orders management experience Required
3 years of institutional experience (hospital or integrated health system) or completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Preferred
Completion Of An ASHP Accredited Residency Training Program Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days Required
Certification through the appropriate certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers, Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board, etc.) Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description