Clinical Oncology Pharmacist BWH

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist BWH

Site:
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing 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.

• Develop, enforce, and maintain policies and procedures that promote safe, effective, cost‑efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use for patients receiving antineoplastic therapy.
• Coordinate programs designed to minimize medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and medication misuse with regards to antineoplastic therapy through improved reporting, analysis, and follow‑up.
• Provide support to the institution’s antineoplastic stewardship program, including:
  • Oversee daily/weekly/monthly prospective audit of antineoplastics.
  • Assist in development and maintenance of an antineoplastic formulary approved by the medical staff.
  • Work with the Oncology/Hematology service to evaluate appropriate use of restricted antineoplastic.
  • Develop guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for antineoplastic therapies.
  • Compile data and metrics on antineoplastic use.
  • Work with the Oncology/Antineoplastic Subcommittee to maintain and update the network/institutional guidelines, policies, and protocols.
  • Report data and findings to the Oncology/Antineoplastic subcommittee and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and promote education, training, competency assessment, and performance improvement of pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and other healthcare professionals in the appropriate use of antineoplastics.
• Serve as pharmacy consultant for providers, nurses, and other pharmacists on antineoplastic therapy.
• Represent Pharmacy Services on various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetings.

• May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).
• Supervise and verify the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
• Operate within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
• Document and report clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
• Follow all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D) required.
• State license to practice pharmacy;
  Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration preferred.

Experience working as a pharmacist 2‑3 years preferred.

• 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.
• Work relatively independently.
• Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
• Participate in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Must complete 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.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• Pushing Occasionally…