Oncology Infusion Pharmacist, per diem

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Boston, MA

97d

About The Position

The Infusion Pharmacist I is responsible for the oversight of the preparation and compounding, order verification, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy within oncology or sterile compounding. The Infusion Pharmacist I is responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and adverse drug events. This position’s work location is onsite, full-time on campus in Longwood. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Requirements

• All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
• 1 year of pharmacist experience in a hospital pharmacy, ambulatory care, or sterile compounding, or 3 years of experience as a pharmacist in a retail pharmacy setting.
• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Some satellite locations require additional licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oncology pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Practices in accordance with all federal and state regulations, DFCI policies and Joint Commission standards.
• Responsible for designated daily operations and/or clinical activities of assigned area.
• Appropriately dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, chemotherapy, biologics, controlled substances, and investigational medications.
• Evaluates all providers’ medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing; consults with providers and nurses to clarify orders as needed.
• Performs quality control on medication orders and prepared medications and additional quality control activities as necessary (e.g., refrigerator temperature, compounding logs, hood cleaning, emergency cart, and controlled substance inventory, etc.).
• Reviews and compares investigational protocols to medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing.
• Oversees pharmacy technicians and students as assigned.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees