Clinical Pharmacist - Hematology/Oncology (100% Fte, Rotating/Variable)

Job Description

CLINICAL PHARMACIST - HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY (100% FTE, ROTATING/VARIABLE)

Req #: 248359 Department: HARBORVIEW - PHARMACY Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 08/06/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $12,643 - $18,091 per month Other Compensation: Shift: Alternate Work Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. The HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a CLINICAL PHARMACIST - HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY .
WORK SCHEDULE
• Full-Time / 40 hours per week
• Rotating/Variable Shifts
• This position is expected to last one year.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Act as an integral member of the HMC inpatient and outpatient Hematology - Oncology services, providing pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to primary providers, nursing and dietician staff to optimize patient care.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to direct patient care, drug distribution, research & education, and practice management as it pertains to the care of hematology-oncology patients.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for inpatient and outpatient hematology and oncology services.
• Assist in the development and carrying out of quality assurance programs for hematology and oncology pharmacy services, including ensuring organizational compliance with national practice standards (e.g. CORE measures, Vizient benchmarks, etc)
• Evaluate medication regimens for effectiveness, adverse drug events and patient side effects and intervene, as needed
• Provide patient counseling and education on self-management of disease and drug therapies
• Perform drug utilization evaluation and cost containment analyses, as needed
• Collaborate with providers to individualize drug therapies promoting safe, effective and economical patient care
• Assume responsibility for monitoring and modifying the drug regimen when referred, to include the ordering and interpretation of laboratory testing
• Identify barriers to adherence to medication regimen, incorporating patient characteristics i.e. language, culture/religious practices, physical, cognitive, emotional, pain/discomfort, socioeconomic status
• Function as patient advocate in order to justify therapy necessity or recommend alternative therapies when needed for insurance approval
• Work with the Specialty Pharmacy team to evaluate and further develop systems and processes.
• Participate as an active member of the hematology-oncology consult teams to assist in achievement of specific therapeutic outcomes by continuous monitoring of drug therapy
• Participate in all chemotherapy order review, clarification, validation, and order verification
Strong candidates will have an advanced degree or residency, or 2 years of experience in clinically-oriented hospital pharmacy practice. PGY-2 oncology training preferred.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
State of Washington Pharmacist License and one year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice. Months spent in the completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists accredited residency training program may substitute month-for-month for the required experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT
State of Washington Pharmacist license.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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