Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Inpatient Oncology (Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular Therapy

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to support its inpatient Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular Therapy program. The specialist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team and reviews individualized care plans to ensure treatment is safe, effective, and cost-effective. The role supports patient care, pharmacy education, quality improvement, research, and clinical policy development in a dynamic environment focused on advancing cancer care. The pharmacist practices in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, institutional policies, and credentialing requirements. The position includes medication order review and verification, clinical consultation, sterile and non-sterile medication checks, supervision and precepting, patient education, safety surveillance, and participation in departmental and hospital-wide initiatives. The specialist supports a core area of practice through interdisciplinary education and specialty training, and may serve as Residency Program Coordinator or Residency Program Director.

Requirements

PGY1 plus 1–3 years of experience, or PGY2, or 3–5 years of experience in a clinical specialty area.
Maintain certification and credentials in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as part of the multidisciplinary care team.
Review and verify medication orders using patient-specific information, and clarify inappropriate, incomplete, or unclear orders with prescribers in a timely manner.
Document and communicate pertinent information with healthcare team members and pharmacy staff to support continuity of care.
Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Check and verify sterile and non-sterile medications.
Supervise students, technicians, and residents within the pharmacist’s area of practice.
Promote patient safety by submitting medication-related events and near misses.
Complete daily pharmacy surveillance monitoring, follow-up, documentation, patient-care initiatives, and relevant reports.
Work collaboratively with pharmacy staff and uphold respect and teamwork across the Pharmacy Department.
Precept pharmacy students and resident rotations, including resident-led quality improvement projects; may serve as Residency Program Coordinator or Residency Program Director.
Participate in departmental initiatives, including formulary stewardship, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee presentations, policy and procedure development, workflow assessments, and development of departmental tools and resources.
Support a core practice area through interdisciplinary education, ongoing specialty training, and service as a resource for Pharmacy staff.
Update clinical guidelines and present hospital-wide educational initiatives.
Serve on hospital interdisciplinary committees or workgroups to improve processes and quality outcomes.
Support IRB-approved research activities, medication use evaluations, and cost-savings initiatives.
Provide patient education and discharge counseling.
Contribute to clinical policy, protocol, and treatment-guideline development and implementation.
Support education, quality improvement initiatives, and research aligned with the Cancer Center’s mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.