Epic Beacon Clinical Pharmacist - UVA Health Investigative Drug Services (Hybrid)

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

12d•$64 - $89•Hybrid

About The Position

Based within the Oncology Investigational Drug Services team at the Emily Couric Cancer Center Pharmacy, the Epic Beacon Clinical Pharmacist focuses on building, reviewing, and validating Epic Beacon treatment and supportive-care plans for adult oncology research studies. The role applies clinical judgment and technical precision to translate research protocols into accurate, operational treatment plans and to support timely study activation and access to investigational therapies. The pharmacist works collaboratively with oncology research and clinical stakeholders, including investigators, nurses, clinical research coordinators, pharmacists, builders, and other study partners. Responsibilities may include supporting studies outside traditional Investigational Drug Services workflows and treatment-plan needs involving the stem cell transplant team. The role requires adaptability, thoughtful communication, comfort incorporating feedback, and accuracy as protocols and study dependencies change. The position follows a Monday–Friday hybrid schedule, with approximately one to two on-site days per month anticipated. During the first 6 to 12 months, the pharmacist develops familiarity with Oncology Investigational Drug Services operations, study-processing workflows, templates, and review requirements, with the goal of progressing to independent ownership of studies and Beacon-related work. A Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy is required. A Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license, or licensure within 60 days of hire, and American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification are required. No prior experience is required. PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience and experience working with and creating Epic Beacon plans are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Ability to apply clinical judgment and technical precision to research protocols and Beacon treatment-plan workflows.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines, respond constructively to feedback, communicate thoughtfully, and maintain accuracy amid changing information.

Nice To Haves

PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience.
Experience working with and creating Epic Beacon plans.
Oncology, infusion, Epic, or IT build experience.

Responsibilities

Review draft Beacon treatment plans submitted by clinical research coordinators.
Compare treatment and supportive-care plans with study protocols to ensure alignment.
Verify medications, laboratory requirements, premedications, timing, nursing instructions, and other protocol-driven components.
Prepare accurate plans for the next stage of the build and approval process.
Troubleshoot Beacon orders and help colleagues navigate treatment-plan workflow issues.
Support oncology studies that do not fit within traditional Investigational Drug Services workflows.
Collaborate with investigators, nurses, clinical research coordinators, pharmacists, builders, and other study stakeholders.
Potentially support treatment-plan needs involving the stem cell transplant team.
Build familiarity with Oncology Investigational Drug Services operations, study-processing workflows, templates, and review requirements, progressing toward independent ownership of studies and Beacon-related work.