Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Float - Aurora
Kaiser Permanente · Aurora, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Posted Sep 24, 2026
Job Description
May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.
Job Summary
Functions as an integral member of an oncology pharmacy team to provide care for patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, other providers and support personnel in an ambulatory clinic setting. Performs comprehensive patient education for in-clinic chemotherapy, outpatient chemotherapy and all pharmacologic supportive therapy. Interprets physician chemotherapy orders, conducts pretreatment patient assessment in conjunction with nurse partners, processes and dispenses medication orders in compliance with Colorado State Board of Pharmacy and federal regulations. Serves as a drug information resource for patients and providers. Maintains standardized documentation in the patient electronic medical record detailing therapeutic actions or recommendations. Prepares and dispenses injectable chemotherapy in a USP compliant setting, coordinates outpatient chemotherapy and all supportive medication needs with the main outpatient pharmacies and responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.
Essential Responsibilities
This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
Prepares, packages, stores and distributes intravenous and oral chemotherapy medications for oncology patients within established procedures and legal requirements.
Reviews physician orders and monitors patient drug therapy and laboratory test results. Provides drug information when needed.
Serves as the primary role in patient education for the oncology clinics.
Orders and maintains drug inventory and equipment necessary for the delivery of oncology chemotherapy.
Performs biological and hazardous waste disposal.
Maintains records of drugs and controlled substances as required by federal and state law.
Keeps abreast of current drug information as it relates uses, dosages and side effects.
Performs other pharmacist duties as required.
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum one (1) year of experience required as a registered pharmacist which includes counseling patients regarding appropriate use of medications, educating providers regarding medication use and selection, and directing the work of pharmacy support staff.
Minimum one (1) year of work experience required in the areas of IV preparation and aseptic technique.
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy.
License, Certification, Registration
Pharmacist License (Colorado)
National Provider Identifier
Additional Requirements
Testing Required: Must authorize a D.E.A. Drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of work experience within the last three (3) years of strongly preferred in the preparation and handling of chemotherapy medications and monitoring of chemotherapy patients.
Primary Location: Colorado,Aurora,Central Support
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,
Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C02|UFCW|Local 7
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Central Support Services - Pharm Admin - Operations - 1608
Pay Range: $81.85 - $93.91 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
Work Setting: Onsite
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Job Summary
Functions as an integral member of an oncology pharmacy team to provide care for patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, other providers and support personnel in an ambulatory clinic setting. Performs comprehensive patient education for in-clinic chemotherapy, outpatient chemotherapy and all pharmacologic supportive therapy. Interprets physician chemotherapy orders, conducts pretreatment patient assessment in conjunction with nurse partners, processes and dispenses medication orders in compliance with Colorado State Board of Pharmacy and federal regulations. Serves as a drug information resource for patients and providers. Maintains standardized documentation in the patient electronic medical record detailing therapeutic actions or recommendations. Prepares and dispenses injectable chemotherapy in a USP compliant setting, coordinates outpatient chemotherapy and all supportive medication needs with the main outpatient pharmacies and responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.
Essential Responsibilities
This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
Prepares, packages, stores and distributes intravenous and oral chemotherapy medications for oncology patients within established procedures and legal requirements.
Reviews physician orders and monitors patient drug therapy and laboratory test results. Provides drug information when needed.
Serves as the primary role in patient education for the oncology clinics.
Orders and maintains drug inventory and equipment necessary for the delivery of oncology chemotherapy.
Performs biological and hazardous waste disposal.
Maintains records of drugs and controlled substances as required by federal and state law.
Keeps abreast of current drug information as it relates uses, dosages and side effects.
Performs other pharmacist duties as required.
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum one (1) year of experience required as a registered pharmacist which includes counseling patients regarding appropriate use of medications, educating providers regarding medication use and selection, and directing the work of pharmacy support staff.
Minimum one (1) year of work experience required in the areas of IV preparation and aseptic technique.
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy.
License, Certification, Registration
Pharmacist License (Colorado)
National Provider Identifier
Additional Requirements
Testing Required: Must authorize a D.E.A. Drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of work experience within the last three (3) years of strongly preferred in the preparation and handling of chemotherapy medications and monitoring of chemotherapy patients.
Primary Location: Colorado,Aurora,Central Support
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,
Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C02|UFCW|Local 7
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Central Support Services - Pharm Admin - Operations - 1608
Pay Range: $81.85 - $93.91 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
Work Setting: Onsite
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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