Clinical Oncology Pharmacist MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•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 care in accordance with the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and pharmacy practice. The role may include prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). The posting indicates that this position does not require patient care. The pharmacist directs and coordinates pharmacy services, supervises and verifies support personnel’s work during an assigned shift, and works within pharmacy policies and procedures. The role supports formulary and medication management, target drug programs, adverse drug event monitoring, documentation, reporting, and quality improvement. The pharmacist also participates in training medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree; experience cannot be substituted for the 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.
Complete 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 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.
Provide pharmacy practice in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; may prescribe medications under specific CDTM agreements.
Participate in training medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.