Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist – Lead Role

Location: Champaign, IL

Hybrid Opportunity Available: Providers are open to discussing a hybrid or partial remote work schedule with qualified pharmacist candidates.

Compensation: $140,000–$170,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) + 10% annual performance bonus & $10,000 sign-on bonus

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• No nights
• No weekends
• No on-call responsibilities

This predictable weekday schedule is a rare offering within oncology pharmacy and provides exceptional work-life balance.

Position Overview

A respected, community-based hematology/oncology practice in Champaign is seeking an experienced Oncology Clinical Pharmacist ready to take ownership of their work and play a key leadership role within the organization.

This is a rare opportunity to serve as the sole clinical pharmacist for a busy infusion center, with full operational responsibility, direct physician collaboration, and a schedule that supports true work-life balance.

What You'll Do

• Lead all pharmacy operations for a busy 20-chair infusion center
• Oversee chemotherapy compounding and sterile pharmacy services
• Review chemotherapy medication orders, dosing, and treatment protocols
• Evaluate patient clinical data, including laboratory results and vital signs, to ensure treatment appropriateness
• Ensure compliance with USP 797, USP 800, and all applicable regulatory standards
• Collaborate directly with oncology physicians on treatment planning and medication management
• Manage, mentor, and direct the workflow of four pharmacy technicians
• Support safe, accurate, and timely delivery of oncology therapies
• Maintain quality standards and continuously improve pharmacy operations

The Practice

This established hematology/oncology group is recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care in a collaborative community setting. The team fosters strong physician-pharmacist partnerships, long-term patient relationships, and a culture where clinical expertise is valued and respected.

Unlike larger health systems, decisions are made locally and collaboratively, giving pharmacy leadership a meaningful voice in patient care and operational strategy.

Required Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent pharmacy degree
• Active Illinois Pharmacist License
• Clinical pharmacy experience in hematology/oncology
• Chemotherapy and hazardous drug compounding experience
• Experience with chemotherapy protocols and order verification
• Strong knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 standards
• Experience in sterile compounding and regulatory compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic and/or Epic Beacon experience
• Experience in a QOPI-certified oncology practice
• Experience with Medically Integrated Dispensing (MID)

Why This Opportunity?

• Serve as the sole clinical pharmacist and pharmacy leader
• Direct collaboration with physicians and clinical leadership
• Opportunity to manage and develop a dedicated pharmacy team
• High-impact role with significant autonomy and visibility
• Competitive compensation package including bonus, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance
• Exceptional work-life balance with a weekday-only schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V.