Clinical Pharmacist | Glendale, California

A hospital-based pharmacist with chemotherapy experience is needed to support inpatient and outpatient oncology services within a large county health system. This role offers the opportunity to contribute at a major medical center with a wide range of clinical services and patient populations.

Location: Glendale, CA
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
Job Type: Contract with potential for long-term placement and eventual transition to permanent county employment

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense and manage chemotherapy medications for both inpatient and outpatient oncology patients
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize pharmacologic care in a high-acuity hospital setting
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards in chemotherapy handling
• Participate in clinical rounds and patient consultations to support effective treatment plans

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Pharmacist licensure with a minimum of approximately 2 years of current inpatient experience or completion of PGY-1 residency (highly preferred)
• Demonstrated chemotherapy/oncology pharmacy expertise
• Ability to pass a comprehensive competency exam required by the health system
• Willingness to undergo background screening and credentialing processes
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Additional Details:

• This assignment supports a large county health system known for robust benefits, union representation, pension plans, and career advancement opportunities for permanent staff
• The onboarding process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, including competency testing and background clearance
• Candidates are expected to interview on-site to ensure the best fit for the clinical environment
• Contract to hire option available; however, permanent county employment may take from 1 to 4+ years to achieve

If you possess clinical pharmacy expertise with a focus on chemotherapy and seek a role that can lead to career stability and growth within a respected health system, consider applying to bring your skills to this vital position.

Compensation for this position ranges from $62.00 to $76.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.