Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift The Pharmacy Department
has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology!
This position is located at Kennestone Hospital. Job Summary:
Responsible for integrating patient-centered pharmaceutical care
with traditional distributive and drug control activities. Provides
consultative/clinical services including antibiotic dosing of
vancomycin and aminoglycosides, initial warfarin dosing, renal
dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions. Requires strong clinical and
communication skills for providing drug information to nurses,
physicians, and other health care providers. Capable of advising
the patients' medical team on drug interactions, contraindications,
and other relevant information to ensure proper, accurate, and
optimal medication therapy. Responsible for adhering to and
practicing within the guidelines of Georgia State Pharmacy Law.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Knowledge of drug
appropriateness - Evaluating and monitoring drug regimens for
appropriateness. - Interpreting physicians orders and screening
them for various types of interactions. - Providing patient and
nursing education when requested. - Reviewing medication profiles
to maintain accuracy and optimize medication therapy. - Able to
perform all duties of a Pharmaceutical Care Pharmacist General
Pharmacy Practice - Preparing IV Admixtures, compounding, and
repackaging a wide variety of pharmaceuticals - Entering and
verifying orders into the pharmacy computer system, and proper
dispensing of medications - Able to follow patients for antibiotic
and anticoagulant dosing - Participates in daily rounds - Works
with other healthcare providers to assist in the patient education
for new medications and their side effects - Assists with
medication reconciliation and discharge counseling Education Skills
- Providing supervision and guidance to all personnel working in
their area - Demonstrating skill and competency in patient
assessment, and providing patient and nursing education when
requested. Required Minimum Education: - B.S. from an accredited
School of Pharmacy. - Pharm.D. from an accredited college of
pharmacy is preferred. Required Minimum Skills: - Strong order
entry and computer skills - Good oral communication skills -
Ability to think/act independently as required by situation -
Ability to collaborate with other professionals to ensure good
patient experience. Required Minimum Experience: - Hospital
pharmacy experience Preferred and - Minimum 2 years clinical
pharmacy experience is preferred. Additional License(s) and
Certification(s): BCPS: Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
is strongly preferred. Required Minimum License(s) and
Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless
otherwise stated. - Registered Pharmacist upon hire. Join us and
discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more
rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in
Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Alpharetta , Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
