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Clinical Pharmacist
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85013
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 54.76-81.45 HOUR
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Bring your passion for oncology and patient care to the outpatient infusion center at Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. As a clinical pharmacist you will be part of a growing program on the forefront of cancer treatment. We are looking for someone that is a great communicator, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to problem solve through critical thinking.
Clinical pharmacists work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other members of the care team. Cancer Institute pharmacists are viewed as medication experts who focus their time on supporting nursing staff in the infusion suite, offering patient education, and participating in clinical decision making. They review and create care guidelines, and utilize Cerner to assist with appropriate drug therapy selection, management, and monitoring.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Provides pharmacy services to the outpatient infusion service line to reduce harm to patients and improve patient outcomes. Follows all regulatory, accreditation and hospital standards of care, including USP chapters and department policies.
Reviews and assesses patient medication profiles to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
Utilizes clinical pharmacy skills in assessing and formulating recommendations to physicians ensuring positive patient outcomes, safety, quality and cost effective drug therapy.
Provides accurate, appropriate and timely information to physicians, nurses, patients and others regarding medication therapy, drug product guidelines, law and regulations, medication formulary and other topics related to the medication use process.
May be cross-trained to work in the Barrow Neuroplex infusion pharmacy.
Coordinates medication preparation and distribution work of the pharmacy technicians and ensures accuracy prior to dispensing medications for distribution to the patient care areas.
Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and proper disposal of hazardous waste
Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
Current Arizona Pharmacist License in good standing
American Heart Association BLS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3 years of hospital pharmacy or home infusion experience
Oncology Board Certification (BCOP)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Where You'll WorkHello humankindness
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
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Frequently asked questions
Obtaining oncology board certification (BCOP) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) credentials significantly enhance a clinical pharmacist's expertise in Phoenix's oncology settings, aligning with regional healthcare standards and improving patient care outcomes in specialized cancer treatment centers.
In outpatient oncology, clinical pharmacists focus intensely on medication therapy management for cancer patients, collaborating closely with infusion nurses and physicians, unlike general pharmacists who may have broader but less specialized responsibilities across various medical conditions.
Phoenix's growing healthcare sector and renowned cancer institutes like St. Joseph’s create moderate competition for clinical pharmacist roles, particularly in oncology, where specialized skills and certifications are highly sought after to meet the region’s advanced treatment demands.
Pharmacists at Catholic Health Initiatives navigate complex oncology cases requiring precision in medication selection and monitoring, while adhering to strict regulatory standards and supporting a diverse patient population within a high-volume quaternary care hospital environment.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, clinical pharmacists are embedded within multidisciplinary teams, providing critical medication guidance, patient education, and clinical decision support to ensure safe, effective cancer therapy aligned with institutional protocols and patient-specific needs.
Clinical pharmacists specializing in oncology in Phoenix typically earn between $120,000 and $145,000 annually, reflecting the advanced skill set required and the competitive healthcare market in Arizona’s major metropolitan areas.
Day-to-day duties include reviewing patient medication profiles for potential interactions, collaborating with oncology care teams for therapy adjustments, educating patients on treatment regimens, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations specific to chemotherapy drugs.
Opportunities include advancing into clinical pharmacy manager roles, pursuing specialized certifications like BCOP, engaging in clinical research projects at leading hospitals, or transitioning into pharmacist consultant positions within Phoenix’s expansive healthcare network.
Yes, practicing as a clinical pharmacist in Phoenix mandates a current Arizona pharmacist license in good standing, along with adherence to state-specific continuing education requirements to maintain licensure and stay updated on local pharmacy regulations.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers a dynamic environment combining quaternary care with a mission-driven culture focused on underserved populations, allowing clinical pharmacists to engage deeply in oncology care while contributing to community health and innovative treatment programs.