The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe and effective medication therapy in collaboration with healthcare providers. They facilitate pharmaceutical care services and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - PRN - Stephenson Cancer Center (McAlester, OK location)
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The Inpatient Pharmacist III is an expert‑level practitioner responsible for advanced operational oversight, high‑level clinical decision‑making, and day‑to‑day leadership of assigned inpatient pharmacy units. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant medication‑use processes; supervises pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; resolves complex operational and clinical issues; and partners with nursing and physician leadership to optimize patient care, pharmacy workflow, and medication‑safety performance. The Inpatient Pharmacist III functions with full professional autonomy, supporting departmental strategy and driving high‑reliability pharmacy operations.
listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.
Provide expert oversight and coordination of investigational drug services across the organization, serving as a subject matter expert in regulatory and operational requirements.
Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of investigational drug workflows, accountability systems, and documentation processes.
Direct strategic initiatives to expand and optimize research pharmacy operations, including technology integration, automation, billing workflows, and EHR alignment.
Lead or participate in protocol development and review for investigational drug studies, ensuring safe handling, labeling, dispensing, and documentation.
Provide advanced mentorship and performance feedback to IDS Pharmacist I and II staff, residents, and technicians involved in research workflows.
Oversee initiation, conduct, and closure of complex or multi‑center trials, ensuring compliance with FDA, ICH‑GCP, IRB, and institutional standards.
Offer expert consultation for investigational product preparation, blinding/unblinding, and placebo design as needed.
Lead process‑improvement and technology‑enhancement initiatives for investigational drug tracking, temperature monitoring, or electronic logs.
Assist with controlled substance oversight, including audit trail review, discrepancy resolution, and compliance with security requirements.
Lead or contribute to administrative duties such as special projects, process improvement initiatives, and departmental or organizational strategic goals.
Coordinate response to security issues, complete required reporting, and reconcile discrepancies in accordance with organizational policy.
Exercise advanced clinical and operational judgment to resolve complex or high‑risk medication‑use issues, workflow interruptions, and emergent patient‑care needs.
Monitor unit operations for adherence to departmental policies, medication‑safety practices, and hospital standards, taking timely corrective action where gaps are identified.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (D.Ph.) degree required.
At least 5 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.
Licensure as a Pharmacist by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy required. Applicants without an active Oklahoma Pharmacist License must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire. Preceptor certification through the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy required within 18 months of hire
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Candidates must have a graduate degree from an accredited pharmacy program and preferably a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or three years of clinical pharmacist experience. Licensure as a Doctor of Pharmacy in Oklahoma is required.
Market context
Pharmacy technician openings in Oklahoma are often driven by steady demand in retail and clinical settings, and employers typically screen closely for current state licensure or a clear plan to obtain it quickly. These roles can be competitive because the license requirement, training timeline, and patient-facing accuracy expectations narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician license status before applying.