Clinical Oncology Pharmacist BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute is at the forefront in providing specialized, coordinated cancer care. Our doctors are experienced in treating the rarest and most complex cases using the latest advancements in technology—including CAR T-cell therapy and proton therapy—to provide personalized and innovative care. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute unites leading experts and resources across our academic medical centers, Mass General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, making it one of the nation’s top providers of cancer care. Our locations extend throughout New England and provide patients with comprehensive, community-based cancer care and access to the expertise of world-renowned cancer specialists. Job Summary Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred
Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred
Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
Attention to detail.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
Works relatively independently.
Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
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.

Responsibilities

Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use for patients receiving antineoplastic therapy.
Coordinates programs designed to minimize medication errors, adverse drug reactions and medication misuse with regards to antineoplastic therapy through improved reporting, analysis, and follow-up.
Provides support to the institution’s antineoplastic stewardship program, including: a. Overseeing daily/weekly/monthly prospective audit of antineoplastics b. Assisting in development and maintenance of an antineoplastic formulary approved by the medical staff c. Working with the Oncology/Hematology service to evaluate appropriate use of restricted antineoplastic d. Developing guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for antineoplastic therapies e. Compiling data and metrics on antineoplastic use f. Working with the Oncology/Antineoplastic Subcommittee to maintain and update the network/institutional guidelines, policies, and protocols g. Reporting data and findings to the Oncology/Antineoplastic subcommittee and other stakeholders. h. Coordinating, facilitating, and promoting education, training, competency assessment and performance improvement of pharmacists, pharmacy residents and other healthcare professionals in the appropriate use of antineoplastics
Serves as pharmacy consultant for providers, nurses, and other pharmacists on antineoplastic therapy.
Represents Pharmacy Services on various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetings
May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM)
-Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
-Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
-Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
-Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
-Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
-Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.