Clinical Oncology Pharmacist MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$62 - $81•Hybrid

About The Position

The Per-Diem Pharmacist is responsible for optimizing drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. The pharmacist provides pharmacy services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and may prescribe medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements. The role directs and coordinates pharmacy service delivery, supervises and verifies support personnel's work during an assigned shift, and operates within pharmacy policies and procedures. The pharmacist ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs; documents clinical interventions, medication errors, and adverse drug events; participates in quality improvement; and follows applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Patient care is not required for this position.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Required pharmacist state license.
Extensive knowledge and ability across department areas, including IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory, 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 relative to age-specific needs.
Ability to work relatively independently.
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, 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 the limits of 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.
Complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain licensure.