Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist (Fulfillment)

Mass General Brigham•Burlington, MA

2d•$134,316 - $164,087•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacist optimizes drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. The pharmacist provides patient care in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and may prescribe medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). The position works independently and as a member of the patient care team within established pharmacy and ambulatory care site policies and procedures. It may include supervising support personnel during an assigned shift. The role includes leadership and guidance for pharmacists and ancillary staff; participation in patient-care, educational, quality-improvement, and professional-development activities; compliance with pharmacy policies and regulations; and use and troubleshooting of area-specific technology. This is a regular, full-time, onsite position in Burlington, Massachusetts, with a 40-hour weekly schedule on the day shift. The stated annual pay range is $134,316–$164,087.04.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Pharmacist licensure.
Five to seven years of required experience.
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, including neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs.
Ability to provide care as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Subject-matter expertise in areas of practice at the site and system levels, and ability to contribute to system-wide initiatives.
Extensive knowledge and ability in departmental areas including IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory care, manufacturing, and drug distribution.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR).
Massachusetts Department of Public Health credential.

Responsibilities

Direct and guide pharmacists and ancillary support staff, including technicians, in following policies and procedures, taking ownership of responsibilities, and maintaining professional behavior.
Provide feedback to pharmacy managers, practice managers, or medical directors for employee performance appraisals and participate in resolving personnel issues when requested.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, M&M rounds, staff development, journal club reviews, in-services, case studies, and continuing education activities.
Participate in departmental quality-improvement committees and programs, and in student and resident presentations.
Conduct continuing education programs and conferences to stay current with developments in the profession.
Maintain pharmaceutical care expertise through professional organization participation, continuing education, and contributions to peer-reviewed literature.
Maintain expertise in departmental policies and procedures and follow applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
Use area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems, and troubleshoot and mitigate short-term technology issues.
Optimize drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Provide patient care in accordance with applicable pharmacy laws and regulations; may prescribe medications under specific CDTM agreements.
May supervise support personnel during an assigned shift.