Immunology Specialty Pharmacist

Mass General Brigham•Burlington, MA

13d•$92,102 - $134,056•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Provide medication management through an evaluation of medications for patients to ensure safe, effective utilization that is tailored to specific medical conditions. Work with patients, providers, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide access to specialty medications and ensure optimal patient outcomes. We approach patient care as a team and support each other as needed or directed to ensure the necessary patient care responsibilities are completed each day. This role is an exempt position with the potential for a hybrid on-site/work from homework model.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
Pharm D
Experience (2 years) managing patients’ specialty medication needs or, Clinical Pharmacist hospital practice experience (2 years) preferably in one or more specialties
Excellent verbal and written skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Current State pharmacy license
Three years’ experience as a clinical pharmacist with direct patient care
Excellent customer service and communication skills, proficient in the English language, ability to manage time and people effectively, good attention to detail, ability to follow policies and procedures.
Commitment to applying individual clinical skills in collaborative team environment to achieve patient-specific and program-specific goals.

Nice To Haves

CSP, BCOP, BCPS or similar
Specialty Pharmacy and/or, Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY1 or 2)

Responsibilities

Proactively maintain proficiency in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature, attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.
Actively participate in clinical meetings
Participate in training staff as directed
Cross train for other roles to provide periodic support as directed based on business needs
Participates in Clinical Subcommittees at MGBSP
Precepts students/residents as directed
Ensure all drugs are appropriately indicated, effective, safe and convenient for the patient
Identify, resolve and prevent drug therapy problems
Document safety events at time of discovery through MGBSP safety event tool and assist in resolution under guidance of the Safety Officer
Provide immediate and scheduled patient counseling and respond to inquiries from patients, family members, and health care professionals concerning drug therapy in a timely manner
Document therapeutic interventions based on patient and medication therapy evaluation
Facilitate medication access by assisting with prior authorizations, drug therapy appeals, financial assistance, and other Patient Care Coordinator activities as directed.
Provide On-call support on a scheduled rotation
Obtain patient histories (medication, allergy, disease) and apply these along with other patient data in the pharmaceutical care evaluation
Evaluate and document patient outcomes at each encounter
Provide patient education on medications and disease states in individual or group settings
Collect analyze, interpret, and evaluate appropriate data relative to medication therapy
Ensure that the patient understands the specific goals of therapy and that the patient and providers are working to achieve these goals
Identify, resolve, and document patient specific drug therapy problems and issues in the patient’s best interest
Evaluate the significance of signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and make recommendations for the modification of drug therapy
Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy
Aware of different customer needs/desires
Takes action to meet customer needs/desires with respect to customer diversity
Helps improve processes to meet customer needs.
Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service
Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know
Seeks to understand and value differences between employees
Treats other employees with dignity and respect
Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior
Resolves conflict in a positive manner
Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup
Respect the confidentiality of all information, including information regarding patients, staff members or Health System business issues, and share information only with those who need to know