Oncology and Internal Medicine Pharmacist - Cooley Dickinson

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

1d•$152,830•Onsite

About The Position

This is a split role, floor-based position covering Oncology and Internal Medicine from Monday to Friday. The pharmacist is responsible for optimizing drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems to improve therapeutic outcomes. They must also provide patient care in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice. The role may involve prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharmacy preferred)
Pharmacist [State License]
Experience working as a pharmacist (2-3 years preferred)
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]

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
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.