Oncology Infusion Pharmacist

Primary Duties And 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a unit team and cross functional teams both inside and outside of department (i.e. patients, providers, other institutions).
• Working knowledge of and ability to use all technology required to perform primary job functions.
• Ability to prioritize and accept additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
• Ability to utilize references and/or drug information sources.
• Ability to resolve typically encountered problems within their scope of practice and to escalate appropriately when needed.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgement).

Minimum Job Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in oncology pharmacy preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required

• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Some satellite locations require additional licensure.

Special Working Conditions

• Routine, direct exposure to chemotherapeutic agents, biologic agents, investigational agents, gene therapy, potentially dangerous and flammable chemicals.
• Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
• Potential for exposure to infectious patients and/or materials.
• Rotating shifts required (not open weekends/evenings).

Pay

$115,000.00 - $152,500.00