Pharmacist, PRN

City of Hope • Zion, IL

2d

About The Position

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. The successful candidate: Schedule This is a PRN position requiring flexibility with hours. There is no set schedule, and shifts will vary based on departmental needs. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Pharmacy, the Clinical Pharmacist provides both distributive and clinical pharmacy services across the ambulatory infusion center and inpatient oncology units. Clinical Pharmacists play a vital role in the City of Hope care model, working directly with multidisciplinary teams in Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care and discharge counseling. Pharmacists follow hospital policies, practice agreements, and clinical guidelines to manage disease states, monitor chemotherapy toxicities, perform pharmacokinetic services, and ensure safe, cost‑effective medication use.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Required Courses/Training Completion of a pharmacy residency program preferred, or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Required Certification/Licensure Current Illinois State Registered Pharmacist license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oncology pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive and clinical pharmacy services in ambulatory infusion and inpatient oncology settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, APPs, nursing, and other clinical staff.
• Perform chemotherapy order verification to ensure accuracy, safety, and adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Dispense medications and maintain compliance with regulatory and institutional safety standards.
• Monitor patients for chemotherapy toxicities and participate in disease state management.
• Provide pharmacokinetic dosing services and adjust therapy as clinically appropriate.
• Conduct discharge medication counseling to support safe and effective transitions of care.
• Deliver drug information and clinical guidance to providers and nursing staff.
• Staff the ambulatory infusion center as needed, including assisting with infusion‑related medication workflows.
• Participate in inpatient rounding and clinical decision-making as part of the oncology care team.
• Ensure safe, cost‑effective, evidence‑based medication use across all assigned areas.

Benefits

• To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information
• City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
• Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality. Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed