Clinical Pharmacist - Medical Oncology

Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Department of Pharmacy at Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Medical Oncology to join our team. This pharmacist will work in a mainly decentralized role, including providing clinical coverage for medical oncology patients, potential cross coverage of medical/surgical patients, and teaching opportunities within our Pharmacy Residency Program. This position will operate on a predominantly Monday-Friday day shift schedule, with rotating weekends/holidays, and evening/overnight coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (five-year degree program) from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from the Board of Registration in Pharmacy
• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution
• Comprehensive knowledge of Pharmacotherapy
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the patient care team

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Practices in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and accrediting bodies (e.g., Board of Registration in Pharmacy, DPH, FDA, DEA)
• Maintains required licensure, certifications, credentials, and continuing education
• Assumes operational responsibility for assigned pharmacy service areas and shift activities without direct supervision
• Provides staffing coverage across pharmacy areas as trained and assigned
• Upholds a culture of professionalism, respect, teamwork, and patient safety within the Pharmacy Department
• Captions and supervises the work of pharmacists, technicians, students, residents, interns, and other supportive personnel
• Participates in onboarding, orientation, training, mentorship, precepting, and performance evaluation of pharmacy staff and learners
• Prepares, compounds, verifies, and dispenses medications (including sterile products, unit dose, bulk, and extemporaneous compounds) accurately and safely
• Maintains accurate records and controls for controlled substances, investigational drugs, and clinical research medications
• Reviews, interprets, and verifies medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, and patient-specific factors; clarifies discrepancies with prescribers
• Provides prospective evaluation, monitoring, and optimization of drug therapy, including pharmacokinetic dosing and surveillance activities
• Identifies, documents, resolves, and helps prevent medication-related problems, adverse drug events, and near misses
• Documents and communicates clinical interventions, consults, and medication-related information to ensure continuity of care
• Provides drug information and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Supports transitions of care through medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and preparation/dispensing of ambulatory prescriptions
• Participates in quality assurance, utilization review, drug use evaluations, and other departmental or institutional initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Pay Range

$120,640.00 USD - $162,364.80 USD