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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology

Harris Health System

Houston, TX$130k – $169kPosted Oct 6, 2026

Job description

Hiring Post: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology – LBJ Hospital Compensation: $130,332.80 to $169,436.80/year Retention Bonus: $25,000 Career Area: Pharmacy Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026 Position Type: Full-Time Job ID: 181194 Benefits $25K Retention Bonus Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage $10k student loan repayment Shift differentials where applicable Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance Life and AD&D insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Subsidized parking Access to a credit union Employee disaster relief support Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment About the Position Harris Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology to join the pharmacy team at Lyndon B.

Johnson Hospital . In this role, you will deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of patient care while serving as a clinical resource to pharmacists and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will help develop and support innovative practices and service delivery models designed to provide cost-effective, safe, and effective medication management for the populations Harris Health serves.

Responsibilities include

participating in multidisciplinary rounds, clinical initiatives, direct patient care, and educational and training activities. You will also provide education to pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals while serving as a preceptor for pharmacy interns, technicians, and ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents.

This position combines advanced oncology pharmacy expertise, direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and clinical leadership to help advance Harris Health's vision of pharmacy excellence. About Harris Health System Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas .

As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients. Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services.

Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence , NCQA patient-centered care , and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine , Mc. Govern Medical School at UTHealth , and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center . At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, excellence, and a commitment to Leading with Love .

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy required Doctor of Pharmacy preferred Experience and Residency Option 1: Minimum of 3 years of progressive clinical practice experience within the specialty area and completion of a PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency program OR Option 2: No prior work experience required with completion of both PGY1 and PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency programs Licensure and Certifications Texas Pharmacist License or eligibility for Texas Pharmacist licensure; licensure must be obtained within 90 days of employment Texas Pharmacist Preceptor Certification within 90 days of employment Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of employment Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from an American Heart Association-accredited course required for inpatient positions and Outpatient Oncology before or within 6 months of employment IV Sterile Certification required for inpatient areas and Fondren Pharmacy; preferred for other outpatient settings Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification must be completed within 18 months if not held at the time of appointment, unless previously grandfathered Communication Skills Above-average verbal communication skills Strong written communication and report-writing skills Ability to communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams Knowledge and Skills Advanced medication management Clinical pharmacy practice Analytical abilities Medical terminology Mathematics Research knowledge and abilities Statistical knowledge and abilities Design knowledge and skills MS Word and computer proficiency Ability to educate and precept pharmacy professionals and trainees Work Schedule Full-time Flexible schedule Weekends and holidays as required On-call availability Overtime and travel as needed Job Details Career Area: Pharmacy Position Type: Full-Time Pay: $130,332.

80 - $169,436.80/year Retention Bonus: $25,000 Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026, United States Job ID: 181194 Join Harris Health as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology and bring your advanced pharmacy expertise to LBJ Hospital, where you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, optimize medication therapy, educate future pharmacy professionals, and help deliver high-quality care to patients across Harris County.

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