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Posted: 12-Nov-25

Location: Santa Barbara, California

Type: Full Time

Salary: $78.84 - $118.26 Hourly*

Categories:

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Job Setting:

Hospital/Institutional

Specialty Practice Areas:

Oncology

Salary Details:

*Please note, pay rates for non-physician positions are determined based on related years of experience and internal equity.

Preferred Education:

PharmD

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.

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.  

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.

About Cottage Health

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.

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