Clinical Oncology Pharmacist MGH
About The Position
The Per-Diem Pharmacist optimizes drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. The pharmacist provides pharmacy services in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and may prescribe medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). The role directs and coordinates pharmacy service activities, supervises and verifies support personnel’s work during an assigned shift, and operates within pharmacy policies and procedures. It also supports formulary and medication management, adverse drug event monitoring, documentation, and departmental quality improvement.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree required; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
- Pharmacist state license required.
- Extensive knowledge and ability in department areas including IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory services, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs.
- Ability to work relatively independently.
- Completion of 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain licensure.
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
