Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist – Neuro-Oncology

The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist provides evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients in the ambulatory clinical setting. The delivery of care by the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist includes, but is not limited to designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing best evidence and the most effective and economical medication treatments, helping to achieve positive patient outcomes through interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in the ambulatory clinical setting. When appropriate, pharmacists who provide ambulatory care services may perform patient assessments, participate in collaborative practice agreements to provide medication management, provide collaborative drug therapy management, order, interpret, and monitor medication therapy-related tests, coordinate care and other health services for wellness and prevention of disease, provide education to patients and caregivers, and document care plans in the medical record.

Step into the Future of Neuro-Oncology Pharmacy Practice at UVA Health

Join one of the nation’s leading academic health organizations—where innovation meets compassionate care in the ambulatory neuro-oncology setting. As the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist for the Neuro-Oncology Clinic, you will be at the forefront of transforming outpatient cancer care through precision medication management and seamless care transitions.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver expert medication therapy management for patients with complex neurologic malignancies in an ambulatory setting.
• Collaborate closely with neuro-oncology physicians, infusion center teams, and specialty pharmacy to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Support advanced therapies including oral oncolytics, immunotherapies, and investigational agents.
• Drive continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and infusion services, ensuring safe transitions and improved patient experience.
• Enhance UVA prescription capture through proactive engagement with UVA specialty and retail pharmacy services.
• Educate and mentor pharmacy learners and contribute to continuous professional development across the care team.

Why Join UVA Health?

Be part of a Magnet-recognized organization committed to excellence in patient care and pharmacy leadership. You will join an oncology pharmacy team of experts in their field who participate in ongoing research and national initiatives.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans
• Pharmacist progression pathway and leadership development opportunities
• Sign-on bonuses and education support
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative culture dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming care

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in pharmacy or PharmD degree required.
• Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (three years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
• Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Apply online: https://careers.uvahealth.org/us/en/job/R0075795

Physical Demands – Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull less than 20 lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

The starting base rate for this role is $64.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, long-term and short-term disability, retirement savings
• Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous paid time off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet-recognized academic medical center with a level 1 trauma center. The 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in five adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia, with nine specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses three community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.