Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology, Specialty Pharmacy

About Cleveland Clinic

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Role: Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology, Specialty Pharmacy

A caregiver in this role supports Team 1 within the Oncology/Hematology Specialty Pharmacy, collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians, physicians, and payor partners to ensure timely access to specialty oncology medications and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include reviewing oncology medication orders, supporting oral chemotherapy and anticancer workflows, providing patient counseling and education, answering drug information questions, and conducting patient outreach and follow-up. This role offers strong clinical exposure within a specialized oncology-focused team, an emphasis on caregiver development, and the opportunity for remote work following initial onboarding.

This is a remote position after initial onboarding. A caregiver in this role will work rotating 8-hour shifts between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. No weekends requirements or major holidays. On-call expectations are expected. Applicants must reside locally in Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verify medication orders and/or dispense medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Document services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Actively contribute to medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Direct staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care and maintain professional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers and/or patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current state within 90 days of hire.
• For individuals required to administer immunizations, Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations or certification obtained within 90 days of hire are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification.
• 1-2 years of oncology pharmacy experience.
• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience preferred.
• Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a Specialized Pharmacy practice area (i.e. Oncology).

Physical Requirements

Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting. Must have normal or corrected vision. Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.

Key Skills/Competency

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Oncology
• Specialty Pharmacy
• Medication Management
• Patient Counseling
• Drug Information
• Regulatory Compliance
• Patient Safety
• Chemotherapy Workflow
• Team Collaboration