Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology

UW Health • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology to provide comprehensive medication management for patients receiving cancer therapy. This role involves collaborating with the multidisciplinary oncology care team to optimize treatment outcomes. The pharmacist will deliver individualized patient and caregiver education on anticancer therapies, including treatment expectations, administration, adherence, toxicity monitoring, and self-management strategies. Additionally, they will provide evidence-based supportive care management and education for symptom prevention and treatment, such as nausea/vomiting, pain, infection risk, and other treatment-related adverse effects. The role includes practicing through delegation protocols to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, electrolyte imbalance, potential chemotherapy toxicities, and achieve therapeutic drug levels. A key aspect of this position is serving as a preceptor, mentor, and educator for pharmacy students, residents, and other learners, fostering their development in oncology practice. The pharmacist will also ensure the appropriate utilization of medications to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Required
• 1 year of clinical patient care and orders management experience Required
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days Required

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program Preferred
• 3 years of institutional experience (hospital or integrated health system) or completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level