Clinical Pharmacy Generalist (Specialty Retail)

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center • Fort Bridger, WY

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About The Position

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is hiring a temporary, non-benefited Clinical Pharmacy Generalist for its Pharmacy department. The role supports safe, effective, and personalized medication therapy for patients throughout their cancer treatment. Working in an academic, research-driven environment, the pharmacist collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to guide medication decisions, optimize outcomes, and educate and support patients and families.

The pharmacist reviews, verifies, and dispenses medication orders and prepares or oversees specialized medications, including chemotherapy and other oncology treatments, intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition, and investigational and specialty medications. The role also monitors medication therapies, recommends adjustments, identifies cost-effective alternatives, provides drug information, and supports pharmacy technicians. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift. The starting salary is $150,462 per year; the position is temporary and non-benefited.

The successful candidate will be a patient-care-focused pharmacist who works effectively with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment. A New York State Registered Pharmacist license is required, along with one of the listed education and experience combinations. Incumbents must be credentialed as a member of the organization Medical Staff (Allied Health Professional) within four months of hire as a condition of continued employment. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited or otherwise recognized institution.

Requirements

• License to practice as a Registered Pharmacist in New York State.
• One of the following: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree; master's degree plus the equivalent of one year of full-time clinical pharmacy or pharmacy-related experience; or bachelor's degree plus the equivalent of three years of full-time clinical pharmacy or pharmacy-related experience.
• Credentialing as a member of the organization Medical Staff (Allied Health Professional) within four months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• Degree must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Nice To Haves

• PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency training.
• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Oncology pharmacy experience.
• Specialty pharmacy experience.
• Board certification, such as BCOP, BCPS, or another pharmacy specialty certification.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure safe and appropriate therapy.
• Prepare and oversee dispensing of chemotherapy and other oncology treatments, intravenous medications, total parenteral nutrition, and investigational and specialty medications.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff to develop and optimize treatment plans.
• Monitor patients' medication therapies and recommend adjustments when appropriate.
• Identify cost-effective treatment alternatives while maintaining high standards of care.
• Educate and counsel patients and caregivers about medication use, side effects, and treatment expectations.
• Provide clinical drug information and medication-related guidance to healthcare team members.
• Support and oversee pharmacy technicians in delivering pharmacy services.
• Advance safe medication practices and contribute to a culture of excellence in patient care.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a leading comprehensive cancer center.
• Collaborative environment where pharmacists are valued members of the care team.
• Exposure to innovative therapies, clinical trials, and leading-edge cancer treatments.
• Opportunities for professional growth, specialization, research, and continuing education.
• Mission-driven culture focused on improving and saving lives.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits are mentioned generally, but this position is specifically described as non-benefited.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time