Ambulatory Oncology Infusion Pharmacist MGH
About The Position
The pharmacist is responsible for optimizing drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. The role provides pharmacy services in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The pharmacist may prescribe medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). The position is onsite at 52 Second Avenue and has a rotating work shift, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The posting states that this position does not require patient care. The role directs and coordinates pharmacy services, supervises and verifies support personnel’s work during an assigned shift, and ensures compliance with pharmacy policies, target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring. The pharmacist documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, and adverse drug events, and participates in quality improvement efforts. The position requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a Massachusetts pharmacist license. A Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration is preferred. The posting prefers 2–3 years of pharmacist experience. The pharmacist must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain licensure.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
- Required pharmacist state license; the role is in Massachusetts.
- Extensive knowledge and ability in IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory pharmacy, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, including neonates, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and ability to assess patient data according to age-specific needs.
- Ability to work relatively independently.
- Complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain the license.
- Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
Nice To Haves
- Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR).
- Two to three years of experience working as a pharmacist.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
- Supervise and verify the accuracy of work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
- Operate within pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
- Document and report clinical interventions, medication errors, and adverse drug events.
- Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
- Follow policies, procedures, laws, and regulations established by the Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory agencies.
- Participate in training medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
- Provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Continuing education opportunities and tuition assistance.
- Health, financial, and wellbeing resources.
- Competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
