Oncology Clinical Pharmacist II - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist II for Hematology/Oncology Infusion serves as a leader in clinical pharmacy practice for outpatient oncology infusion pharmacy. In addition to verifying and dispensing injectable oncology treatments, the pharmacist provides drug information and educational resources to pharmacy staff, patients, residents and students, medical staff, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals. The role participates in developing clinical guidelines and protocols, new programs and services, and professional development activities in the area of expertise. This is an on-site position working Monday through Friday on day shift, with rotating weekend responsibilities in outpatient infusion. The position is primarily based at BIDMC in Boston, with rotating opportunities to work at BIDMC Needham Cancer Center, including weekends.

Requirements

PGY-1 residency or 1–3 years of relevant hospital experience.
Maintain certification and credentials in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy and adhere to institutional policies and procedures.
Meet age-based competencies to provide patient care to neonatal, youth, young adult, middle-aged, and elderly patient groups.

Nice To Haves

BPS competencies in decision making, problem solving, independence of action, written and oral communication, knowledge, teamwork, and customer service, including the ability to address complex problems, communicate complex information, collaborate, and provide effective customer service and staff training.

Responsibilities

Practice in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; maintain required certifications and credentials and follow institutional policies and procedures.
Review and verify medication orders using patient-specific information, and promptly clarify orders that are inappropriate, incomplete, or unclear with the prescriber.
Document and communicate pertinent information and discussions with the healthcare team and pharmacy staff to ensure 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 reporting medication-related events and near misses.
Complete daily pharmacy surveillance monitoring, follow-up, documentation, patient care initiatives, and relevant reports.
Collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other pharmacy personnel, upholding respect and teamwork across the department.
Participate in onboarding and training new hires, and precept pharmacy students and/or residents in clinical rotations or learning experiences.
Participate in department initiatives, including formulary stewardship, presenting medication requests to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, maintaining policies and procedures, assessing workflows, and developing departmental tools and resources.
Support departmental workgroups focused on process improvement and quality outcomes.
Support development and revision of departmental clinical guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.