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

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

5d•$63 - $85

About The Position

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to support its inpatient Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular Therapy program. The specialist will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team, reviewing individualized care plans to help ensure safe, effective, and cost-effective treatment. The position contributes to patient care, pharmacy education, quality improvement, research, and the development of clinical policies and treatment guidelines.

Requirements

One of the following clinical specialty experience pathways: PGY1 plus 1–3 years of experience; PGY2; or 3–5 years of experience in a clinical specialty area.
Maintain required certification and credentials in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy and adhere to institutional policies and procedures.
Practice in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Provide clinical oversight and verify medication orders, considering patient-specific factors such as diagnosis, weight or body surface area, age, allergies, organ function, laboratory values, duplication, and drug interactions.
Clarify inappropriate, incomplete, or unclear medication orders with prescribers in a timely manner.
Document and communicate pertinent information with the healthcare team and pharmacy staff to support continuity of care.
Provide drug information to 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.
Precept pharmacy students and residents, including resident rotations and resident-led quality improvement projects; may serve as Residency Program Coordinator or Residency Program Director.
Participate in department initiatives, including formulary stewardship, presenting medication requests to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, maintaining policies and procedures, workflow assessments, and developing departmental tools and resources.
Support a core practice area through interdisciplinary education, ongoing specialty training, and serving 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, medication use evaluations, and cost-savings initiatives.
Work collaboratively with pharmacy staff and uphold respect and teamwork across the Pharmacy Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.