Clinical Pharmacist BWH

About the role

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.

Principal Antineoplastic Stewardship

• Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use for patients receiving antineoplastic therapy.
• Captures data and metrics on antineoplastic use.
• Compiles data and metrics on antineoplastic use.
• Works with the Oncology/Hematology service to evaluate appropriate use of restricted antineoplastic.
• Develops guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for antineoplastic therapies.
• Serves as pharmacy consultant for providers, nurses, and other pharmacists on antineoplastic therapy.
• Serves as pharmacy consultant for providers, nurses, and other pharmacists on antineoplastic therapy.
• Serves as pharmacy consultant for providers, nurses, and other pharmacists on antineoplastic therapy.
• Represents Pharmacy Services on various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

• May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy required
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted
• Licenses and Credentials:
  • Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
  • Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.
• Completes 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Bending Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Far Vision Constantly (67-100%)
• Near Vision Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)