Pharmacist - Oncology

Full Job Description

Under general direction, compounds and dispenses pharmaceutical preparations and supplies for patients of the Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital Oncology Infusion Pharmacy; completes tasks related to the evaluation of patient drug therapy.

An ideal candidate for this position is highly specialized and knowledgeable in Oncology Pharmacy.

The Oncologist Pharmacist incumbent will have considerable oncology inpatient and/or outpatient infusion center experience, as well as experience with sterile and non-sterile compounding of non-hazardous and hazardous medication.

PAYROLL TITLE: Pharmacist – Specialty Care

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular, (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this and similar vacancies within the Ventura County Health Care Agency. There is currently one (1) Regular, Full-Time vacancy within the Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital.

Pharmacist - Specialty Care is represented by the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: October 16, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.

It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. (Previously: October 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.)

Requirements

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead assigned patient service lines, clinical area, and therapeutic programs as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor the effects of drug therapy using clinical symptoms, evaluating laboratory data, and other relevant clinical diagnostic techniques.
• Critically analyzes, evaluates, and prepares recommendations of medical literature in relation to medication therapy.
• Designs and implements stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programs.
• Tracks and evaluates assigned pharmacy programs for operational, quality, and financial efficiency and routinely benchmarks against local and national best practices.
• Actively identifies practice related issues which require evaluation, facilitate clinical research projects, quality improvement initiatives, or develop and administer healthcare provider educations; summarizes results of evaluation/projects and submit recommendations to the Pharmacy Director and/or Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Assists in establishing drug monographs for formulary assessment.
• Develops and oversees policies and procedures for drug purchasing, usage, distribution, and control including specialty medication.
• Assures pharmacy is an integral part of the health-care delivery system and facilitates enhancement and expansion of pharmacy services/programs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities including drug utilization evaluation.
• Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement by maintaining proficiency in receptor roles and emulates education/mentorship skills.
• May dispense medication and perform duties as a Pharmacist as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Education/Experience

• Pharmaceutical degree (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy) from an accredited school of pharmacy or its equivalent

AND

• A combination of three (3) years of experience as an inpatient staff pharmacist with exposure to chemotherapy, OR
• one (1) year of specialized clinical pharmacy experience in inpatient oncology or outpatient infusion center OR
• successful completion of a pharmacy residency program in clinical pharmacy.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current valid license as a Pharmacist in the State of California.
• Physical ability requirement: must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Desired

• Possession of an Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Certification (BCOP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of:

• prescription filling activities;
• sterile and non-sterile compounding;
• sterile compounding of non-hazardous and hazardous medication;
• pharmacology and pathophysiology related to management of oncology/hematology patients;
• professional standards and practices; and
• Federal, State Board of Pharmacy, The Joint Commission and Department of Public Health laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to patient care.

Working ability to:

• operate a computer;
• perform pharmaceutical mathematical calculations;
• research, read, interpret medical and pharmacy literature;
• communicate clearly and effectively;
• review and verify medication orders accurately and timely through electronic health record;
• use aseptic technique for non-sterile and sterile compounding of non-hazardous and hazardous medications;
• supervise pharmacy technicians, and
• work cooperatively with other staff and health care providers.

Additional Information

FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.

It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. (Previously: October 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.)

To apply on-line refer to web site: www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184, for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Dr., Ventura, CA 93009.

LATERAL TRANFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.

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Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications.

A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing.

The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position.

Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and experience for this recruitment.

Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Rhiannon Flores by e-mail at Rhiannon.Flores@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5183.