Cottage Health·Santa Barbara, California
The specialist delivers pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical services, medication information, and education to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. This involves exercising sound judgment and clinical skills to provide timely input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on diagnosis.
Cottage Health has been a leader in Santa Barbara County for many years.
As a non-profit healthcare system we are dedicated to the well-being of our community and beyond.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a 519 bed, not for profit teaching hospital, level one trauma center, and is the flagship hospital of Cottage Health.
We are a training site for medical, surgical, radiology and pharmacy residents as well as doctor of pharmacy students.
Scheduling is geared to provide a comfortable work/life balance.
We have a decentralized clinical program and our health system is committed to maintaining state-of-the-art pharmaceutical services.
New hires receive a four to six-week intensive clinical pharmacy orientation and training program.
Currently we have a need for a full-time Pharmacist Specialist in oncology services.
The specialist delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical services, medication information, education that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.
Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.
Minimum qualifications include a valid California Pharmacist License and completion of PGY2 or fellowship in oncology, completion of PGY1 plus 3 years of experience as a clinical specialist in oncology, or 5 years of experience as a clinical specialist in oncology.
Board certification in oncology and Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
Applicant must demonstrate competency or experience in oncology.
We offer competitive salaries and a very comprehensive benefits package which includes relocation assistance and rental assistance.
We enjoy outstanding relationships with our nursing and physician colleagues.
Our upbeat atmosphere fosters learning, improvements in patient safety and outstanding pharmaceutical care.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.
Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.
Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.
Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first.
We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law.
This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee.
Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices.
We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity.
Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential.
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require a valid California Pharmacist License and either completion of PGY2 or fellowship in oncology, PGY1 plus 3 years of clinical specialist experience in oncology, or 5 years of clinical specialist experience in oncology. Applicants must demonstrate competency or experience in oncology, with Board certification and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree being preferred.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.
