Summary:
About the Role
As a temporary, non-benefitted Pharmacist at Roswell Park, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive safe, effective, and personalized medication therapy. This position is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with meaningful patient interaction, helping individuals navigate complex treatments—often at some of the most important moments in their lives.
You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and pharmacy technicians to deliver high-quality care, while also contributing to a supportive and patient-centered environment.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
Review, evaluate, and safely dispense medications, including:
Unit dose medications
IV preparations and additives
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Chemotherapy and investigational therapies
Partner with physicians and nurses to guide medication selection and optimize treatment plans
Monitor patient medication therapy and recommend safe, cost-effective alternatives when appropriate
Educate and counsel patients on how to use their medications with confidence and clarity
Supervise and support pharmacy technicians to ensure accurate and efficient operations
Contribute to a culture of safety, compassion, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who combines clinical knowledge with a passion for patient care. Successful candidates will have:
A strong foundation in pharmacy practice and medication management
Confidence working with complex therapies, including oncology or IV medications
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
A patient-first approach with the ability to educate and support individuals and families
Attention to detail and a commitment to safety and accuracy
Leadership skills to guide and support pharmacy technicians
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, our mission is to understand, prevent, and cure cancer. Every role here contributes to that purpose—and that makes your work truly meaningful.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Purpose-Driven Work – Be part of a team dedicated to advancing cancer care and improving lives
Collaborative Culture – Work alongside experts in a multidisciplinary environment where your voice matters
Growth & Learning – Expand your skills in a leading academic and research-driven setting
Comprehensive Benefits – This temporary benefitted role offers:
Base salary range of $134,208 – $162,796
Additional $6,007 annual geographic differential
A Place to Belong – We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where every team member can thrive
If you're looking for a role where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes—and where you can grow alongside a dedicated and compassionate team—we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
License Requirement
License to practice as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of New York
Education and Experience
1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree; or
2. Master’s degree and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical pharmacy or pharmacy-related experience; or
3. Bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of three (3) of full-time clinical pharmacy or pharmacy-related experience.
NOTES:
1. Incumbents must be credentialed as a member of the organization Medical Staff (Allied Health Professional) within four months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
2. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.