Ohio
Houston, Texas
Lumberton, North Carolina
Posted: 23-Sep-25
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Position Highlights:
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS) at Moffitt Cancer Center plays a critical role in the goal of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer. The CPS practices at the top of their license and utilizes a high level of expertise to recommend, design, implement, monitor, and modify pharmaceutical care plans to optimize patient outcomes. The CPS will have extensive clinical experience within Malignant Hematology as well as pharmacy practice experience including medication safety, formulary management, pathway/guideline development, policy development/implementation, oncology reimbursement and coverage, and clinical research.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Has Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in area of specialty practice.
- Relevant work experience as a clinical pharmacist in the area of specialization.
Responsibilities:
- Provides oversight for safe and appropriate use of medication prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring. Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to optimize drug therapy for cancer patients through the recommendation, implementation, monitoring, and modification of individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Performs medication order review, clarification, and verification assessing for completeness and appropriateness.
- Develops, interprets, and provides medication related information and education for pharmacists, providers, nurses, and other healthcare personnel. Coordinates and provides medication therapy education and counseling to patients and caregivers.
- Provides leadership for developing, implementing, and maintaining medication-related guidelines, policies, and standards. Manages the medication use process to improve workflow, quality, and safety for patients and staff. Oversees the cost-effective use of medications to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and reduce financial risk.
- Inpatient specific position- Participation in multidisciplinary rounds on one of 4 services with malignant hematology patients including clinical research trials, bispecific antibodies.
- Outpatient specific position- Supporting one of the malignant hematology clinics including lymphoid, myeloma, and myeloid on a rotation basis.
Credentials and Qualifications:
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in pharmacy required.
- Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Florida required.
- Completion of PGY-2 Residency in area of specialization, or PGY-1 residency with a minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience in specialty area, or 4 years of clinical practice experience in specialty area
Opportunities/Benefits:
- Professional development benefits including opportunities to attend conferences and maintain CE hours
- Teaching, precepting and mentoring PGY-2 Oncology pharmacy residents as well as PGY-1 residents and APPE students
- Potential teaching/precepting opportunities at University of South Florida – Taneja College of Pharmacy
- Opportunities to serve on committees within Pharmacy and Malignant Hematology department and across the institution
- Opportunities for participation in clinical research and quality improvement projects.
- Ability for remote work as rotation is built into the schedule
- Alternate 7on/7off schedule for inpatient for maintenance of work-life balance
- Competitive Salary with annual merit-based compensation adjustment and intermittent market adjustments
- Sign on bonus: Up to $15,000
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in pharmacy required.
- Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Florida required.
- Completion of PGY-2 Residency in area of specialization, or PGY-1 residency with a minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience in specialty area, or 4 years of clinical practice experience in specialty area