Oncology Infusion Pharmacist - per diem Job Fall River area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Overview

Infusion Pharmacist II oversees preparation, compounding, order verification, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals in oncology or sterile compounding, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and standards. Located in Boston, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer research and patient care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Practice in accordance with federal and state regulations, DFCI policies and Joint Commission standards.

Responsible for designated daily operations and/or clinical activities of assigned area.

Appropriately dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, chemotherapy, biologics, controlled substances, and investigational medications.

Evaluate all providers’ medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing and consult with providers and nurses as needed.

Perform quality control on medication orders and prepared medications, including refrigerator temperature checks, compounding logs, hood cleaning, emergency cart checks, and controlled substance inventory.

Review and compare investigational protocols to medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing.

Oversee pharmacy technicians and students as assigned.

Participate in training and orientation of newly hired pharmacists and technicians.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Work effectively as a member of unit and cross‑functional teams.
Possess working knowledge and ability to use required technology.
Prioritize and accept additional responsibilities based on changing needs.
Utilize references and drug information sources.
Resolve typical problems within scope and appropriately elevate when needed.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills (analyze information objectively and make reasoned judgments).

Minimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy, plus:

3 years of hospital pharmacy, ambulatory care, or sterile compounding experience, or 5 years of retail pharmacy experience with 2 years of oncology experience; or completion of a PGY1 residency.

License/Certification/Registration Required

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Patient Contact

Yes.

Special Working Conditions

Routine direct exposure to chemotherapeutic agents, biologic agents, investigational agents, gene therapy, and potentially hazardous chemicals. Potential for sharps injuries and exposure to infectious patients or materials. Rotating shifts required (weekends/evenings excluded).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay

The hiring range is $ – $, based on market pay structures and individual qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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