Clinical Oncology Pharmacist MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MGH Department of Pharmacy is preparing for the expansion of the MGB Cancer Institute and opening of the Ragon Tower in September 2027. We are recruiting multiple clinical oncology pharmacists into hybrid inpatient/clinic positions. Each pharmacist hired will serve as a pharmacist champion for 1-2 disease groups. The specific disease group will be solidified during the interview process. Disease groups will include head/neck, melanoma, sarcoma, neuro oncology, pedi hem/onc, GI, GU, myeloma, breast, cellular therapy, and extended network community support. Additional opportunities may include support for ambulatory administration of bispecific T cell engager therapies across the extended network. The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients in the inpatient and ambulatory care settings. Oncology Pharmacists work closely with physicians, APPs, and nurses to provide comprehensive patient care. Oncology pharmacists support teaching and learning throughout our community and support clinical research, practice advancement, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Once trained and fully meeting expectations, the pharmacist will have a hybrid work model with scheduled on-site and remote work.

Requirements

A PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience
Licensed to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts
Board Certification in Oncology required within 18 months of hire
Meet Preceptor requirements as outlined in the MGH Residency Preceptor Responsibilities, Credentials, and Development Policy
New preceptors will complete a Preceptor Development Program
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to plan, organize, and prioritize
Ability to work well on a team
Problem identification and solving skills
Decision making skills
Must operate with consistency and integrity
Ability to deal with emergencies and stressful situations
Exceptional customer service skills with both healthcare workers and patients
Must have a strong desire to continually learn and a progressive mindset of continual process improvement
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

Nice To Haves

A PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency
Graduate Work experience may be considered in place of PGY2 Pharmacy Residency

Responsibilities

Serves as the pharmacy champion and liaison for the specified disease group
Serves as an integral member of the disease group Care Team
Understands and responds to multidisciplinary role group pharmacy-related needs
Actively supports Patient Safety Culture and Just Culture, the Medication Safety process, and continuous Quality Improvement
Supports our organizational mission to provide the very best in care through direct patient and medication management and treatment planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary care team
Optimizes the treatment plans available for the specified disease group though design, management, and optimization of Beacon Treatment Plan Templates
Serves as disease state expert and manages off-label chemotherapy requests and nonformulary requests
Supports our Teaching & Learning programs through precepting and/or training of students, PGY1 Residents, and PGY2 Oncology pharmacy residents and new employees
Understands and follows all policies and procedures
Develops, maintains, and optimizes policies, procedures, guidelines, and monographs through the MGH P&T Oncology Subcommittee
Supports Pharmacy Department through active participation in Pharmacy Collaborative Governance Committee
Supports MGBCI through participation in Key Cancer Institute Committees
Direct support of Pharmacy operations including order verification, processing, checking, and dispensing for patients