About the Role
Join Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and play a vital role in advancing safe, effective, and personalized medication therapy for patients. As a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, you will be a trusted clinical partner, working closely with an interdisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes for patients navigating complex treatments. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise in oncology pharmacy, contribute to innovative care practices, and make a meaningful impact every day. The starting annual salary for this position is $138,234 and there will also be an additional geographic differential of $6,007. This can also include a full comprehensive benefits package.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will focus on improving patient outcomes through expert medication management and collaborative care:
Lead comprehensive medication management for a core group of patients, ensuring therapies are appropriate, safe, and effective
Evaluate drug therapy for indications, dosing, interactions, and allergies while identifying and preventing adverse drug events
Partner with clinical dietitians to optimize parenteral nutrition plans for patient-specific needs
Monitor pharmacotherapy effectiveness and proactively adjust care plans to improve outcomes
Serve as a clinical resource by providing drug information and IV compatibility guidance to healthcare teams
Document clinical interventions, including disease state management, pharmacokinetics, and patient education efforts
Collaborate across pharmacy, nursing, and medical teams to support best practices in medication use
Educate patients and caregivers on medications and support medication reconciliation during care transitions
Contribute to process improvements that enhance medication safety and reduce preventable errors
Participate in reporting and analyzing adverse drug events to support continuous quality improvement
Mentor pharmacy students, residents, and early-career pharmacists through hands-on and didactic learning experiences
Support departmental and organizational initiatives through policy development, education, and committee participation
Engage in research, scholarship, or quality initiatives that advance pharmacy practice and patient care
What You’ll Bring
We welcome candidates with a strong clinical foundation and a commitment to ongoing learning and collaboration. Transferable skills and varied experiences are valued.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, board certification, or active pursuit of PGY2 specialty residency
-Approximately 3 years of clinical pharmacy experience or equivalent training (PGY1 may count toward experience)
-Demonstrated ability to evaluate and manage complex medication therapies
-Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
-Experience or interest in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, or program development
-Exposure to scholarly activities such as research, publications, or presentations is valued
-Passion for mentoring and supporting the development of future pharmacy professionals
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Roswell Park, we are driven by a mission to eliminate cancer’s grip on humanity. When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative community focused on innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Work at a nationally recognized comprehensive cancer center focused on cutting-edge treatment and research
Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and shared purpose
Access opportunities for professional growth, including research, education, and leadership pathways
Contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts patients and their families
Benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development
Enjoy competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being
If you are passionate about advancing patient care and want to grow your career in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
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