Clinical Pharmacist BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role has principal antineoplastic stewardship duties and responsibilities, including developing and enforcing policies, coordinating programs to minimize medication errors, supporting the stewardship program through audits and evaluations, serving as a pharmacy consultant, and representing Pharmacy Services on various committees. Additional responsibilities may include prescribing medications under collaborative drug therapy management agreements, supervising support personnel, ensuring compliance with drug programs, documenting interventions, and participating in quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy required
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
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.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred
Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred

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 overseeing prospective audits, assisting in formulary development, evaluating appropriate use of restricted antineoplastics, developing guidelines and policies, compiling data and metrics, working with subcommittees to maintain guidelines, reporting data and findings, and coordinating education and training.
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.