Oncology Infusion Pharmacist - Pediatrics

About the role

The Infusion Pharmacist III oversees the preparation and compounding, order verification, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy within oncology or sterile compounding. They optimize drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and adverse drug events. This role practices in advanced areas, working directly with providers or in specialty areas such as pediatrics or the New Drug Discovery Center.

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.
• 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.
• Participates in the training and orientation of newly hired pharmacists and technicians.
• Competent in an advanced role in the area of routine assignment. Provides contributions to training, education, and multi-disciplinary activities.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years of hospital pharmacy, ambulatory care, sterile compounding experience with 4 years oncology experience required. Or completion of a PGY2 oncology residency or relevant PGY2 specialty.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Some satellite locations require additional licensure. Board Certification related to the area of practice is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Strong 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 more complex problems encountered 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 judgment).