Oncology Pharmacist
Covenant Health · Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Posted Nov 12, 2026
Job Description
Company Description Covenant Health is a not-for-profit, locally owned integrated healthcare system dedicated to improving quality of life in East Tennessee through better health. Serving a 25-county region with more than 2 million patient encounters annually, the organization includes acute-care and behavioral health hospitals, outpatient facilities, homecare services, and over 80 affiliated medical practices. More than 11,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers contribute to a nationally recognized legacy of clinical excellence and compassionate care. Covenant Health and its hospitals, including Parkwest Medical Center and Peninsula Behavioral Health, have received multiple “best employer” designations from Forbes, Becker’s Healthcare, and Newsweek. Candidates can explore opportunities across the system via Covenant Health’s dedicated career websites.
Role Description The Oncology Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based in Knoxville, TN, responsible for providing specialized pharmaceutical care to patients receiving oncology treatments. This position collaborates closely with oncologists, nurses, and other care team members to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based chemotherapy and supportive therapies, including verification of orders, dosage calculations, and monitoring for adverse effects and drug interactions. Daily responsibilities include preparing and dispensing oncology medications in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards, counseling patients and families on medication regimens, and contributing to treatment planning and medication reconciliation. The role also involves participating in quality improvement initiatives, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting compliance with USP, state, and federal regulations, and providing education to clinical staff on oncology pharmacotherapy. The Oncology Pharmacist is expected to uphold Covenant Health’s mission and values while delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Qualifications
Clinical oncology pharmacy expertise, including chemotherapy and biologic agent management, supportive care pharmacotherapy, and monitoring for drug interactions and toxicities.
Strong skills in medication verification, sterile compounding, dosage calculation, and adherence to USP, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, provide clear clinical recommendations, and communicate complex information to patients and families.
Competence in clinical documentation, use of electronic health records, and application of evidence-based guidelines and protocols in oncology care.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution; completion of PGY-1 residency required and PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy residency preferred.
Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of Tennessee (or eligibility for licensure within a specified timeframe).
Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) or willingness to obtain certification within an agreed timeframe is highly desirable.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, continuous learning, and participation in quality improvement, education, or research initiatives in oncology
Role Description The Oncology Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based in Knoxville, TN, responsible for providing specialized pharmaceutical care to patients receiving oncology treatments. This position collaborates closely with oncologists, nurses, and other care team members to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based chemotherapy and supportive therapies, including verification of orders, dosage calculations, and monitoring for adverse effects and drug interactions. Daily responsibilities include preparing and dispensing oncology medications in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards, counseling patients and families on medication regimens, and contributing to treatment planning and medication reconciliation. The role also involves participating in quality improvement initiatives, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting compliance with USP, state, and federal regulations, and providing education to clinical staff on oncology pharmacotherapy. The Oncology Pharmacist is expected to uphold Covenant Health’s mission and values while delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Qualifications
Clinical oncology pharmacy expertise, including chemotherapy and biologic agent management, supportive care pharmacotherapy, and monitoring for drug interactions and toxicities.
Strong skills in medication verification, sterile compounding, dosage calculation, and adherence to USP, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, provide clear clinical recommendations, and communicate complex information to patients and families.
Competence in clinical documentation, use of electronic health records, and application of evidence-based guidelines and protocols in oncology care.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution; completion of PGY-1 residency required and PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy residency preferred.
Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of Tennessee (or eligibility for licensure within a specified timeframe).
Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) or willingness to obtain certification within an agreed timeframe is highly desirable.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, continuous learning, and participation in quality improvement, education, or research initiatives in oncology
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