Oncology Pharmacist - Investigation & Research

Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift

About the Role

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will provide excellent customer service to patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team and serve as a clinical leader to students, residents, and other staff members. This role involves active participation in department programs and clinical/professional development projects, precepting and mentoring pharmacy students on IPPE and APPE rotations, and serving as the primary preceptor to PGY-1 residents. Responsibilities include assisting the Residency Program Director, serving on the Residency Advisory Committee, rounding on patients, developing relationships with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing medication therapy plans, monitoring patients, and contributing to the creation and implementation of clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians.
• Assess the need for non-formulary items ordered according to department policy and initiate contact with the prescribing physician for substitutes.
• Verify physicians’ orders for proper dose, regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions/incompatibilities, adverse drug reactions, and monitor lab data on all patients before dispensing medication. Utilize appropriate communication logs to notify physicians/nurses of potential problems.
• Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintain perpetual inventory logs, perform weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory, and ensure all forms are completed and filed appropriately.
• Advise other healthcare professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications.
• Actively participate in department programs and projects.

Requirements

• BS degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D degree preferred.
• Hospital experience and/or Residency preferred.
• CT Pharmacist license.
• Competency in providing direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.

Benefits

• Full-time salaried position at 40 hours per week.
• Primarily days with some evening rotation, every third weekend, and rotating holidays.
• Great benefits and health insurance coverage starting on day one.

About the Organization

Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region. This relationship combines Dana-Farber’s nationally recognized oncology expertise with Trinity Health Of New England’s commitment to delivering exceptional, locally led care close to home. Through access to clinical specialists, tumor boards, educational resources, and best practices, patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation. Together, we are building a stronger, more integrated oncology program focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.