Clinical Pharmacist - General

Title:

Clinical Pharmacist - General

Job Type:

Temporary, Benefited

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Pharmacy

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role

This is a temporary, benefitted opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist Generalist to make an immediate impact in patient care and clinical operations.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring safe, effective, and timely medication use across a variety of care settings. From reviewing complex medication orders to supporting clinical teams and guiding pharmacy staff, your expertise will directly support better outcomes for patients.
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where your clinical judgment and collaboration truly matter, this is a great opportunity to contribute your skills while gaining valuable experience.

What You’ll Do

You’ll serve as a trusted clinical resource while also supporting day-to-day pharmacy operations. Responsibilities include:

Review, evaluate, and dispense medication orders, including:

Unit dose medications
IV preparations and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Chemotherapy and investigational agents


Collaborate with prescribers and nursing staff to support safe and effective medication therapy
Monitor patient drug therapies and recommend adjustments or cost-effective alternatives when appropriate
Counsel patients on the proper use of prescribed medications
Oversee and guide pharmacy technicians in daily workflow and technical tasks
Help ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards


What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a pharmacist who combines strong clinical knowledge with a collaborative, patient-centered approach.
Successful candidates will have:

A PharmD (or equivalent) and current pharmacist licensure (or eligibility)
Experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting
Confidence working with complex therapies, including IV medications and oncology treatments
Strong attention to detail and sound clinical judgment
Excellent communication skills and a team-first mindset
Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment


Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to advancing cancer care and improving lives.

Purpose-driven work: Your expertise directly supports patients and groundbreaking treatments
Collaborative culture: Work alongside skilled clinicians, researchers, and pharmacy professionals
Professional growth: Expand your clinical experience in a highly specialized setting
Supportive environment: We value teamwork, respect, and continuous learning
Comprehensive benefits: This temporary role includes a full benefits package

Starting salary: $144,241 annually, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

License Requirement
License to practice as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of New York
Education and Experience
1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree; or
2. Master’s degree and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical pharmacy or pharmacy-related experience; or
3. Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of three (3) of full-time clinical pharmacy or pharmacy-related experience.

NOTES:
1. Incumbents must be credentialed as a member of the organization Medical Staff (Allied Health Professional) within four months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement 

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].