1. Ambulatory Hem/Onc Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - GI/Thoracic
The GI/Thoracic ambulatory oncology pharmacist collaborates with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other providers to ensure safe, and effective use of medications in outpatient oncology clinics, focusing on patients with gastrointestinal or thoracic malignancies. This clinical pharmacy specialist will work weekdays in a hybrid model to conduct in-person and remote direct patient care activities as well as collaborate with other pharmacists in the infusion, inpatient, and specialty pharmacies. The GI/Thoracic specialist will be responsible for oral oncolytic counseling, drug information, and medication access requests for patients within the GI and Thoracic oncology clinics. The pharmacist will also be responsible for educating pharmacists, nurses, advanced practice providers, resident physicians, and attendings about medications used in oncology treatment and collaborating with other pharmacists to support departmental projects and initiatives. This pharmacist will also serve as a preceptor for students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents.
2. Inpatient Hem/Onc Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
The Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center delivers advanced care with personalized treatment, clinical excellence, and compassion. The Pharmacy Department is recruiting for a Clinical Specialist to support inpatient hematologic malignancy, cellular therapy, and medical oncology services. The Clinical Specialist will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds, collaborate with providers and nursing staff, review chemotherapy treatment plans, and serve on interdisciplinary committees to improve process and quality outcomes. This position will support patient and provider education, guideline/policy development, performance improvement projects, and pharmacy resident/student precepting. Required Qualifications: PGY 1 + 1-3 years OR PYG2 OR 3-5 years of experience in clinical specialty area. Preferred Qualifications: BPS Certification. Work Shift: Rotating.
3. ICU/ED Night Shift (7 on/7 off)
This overnight ICU/ED pharmacist collaborates with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other providers to ensure safe, and effective use of medications in adult intensive care units and the emergency department. This clinical pharmacy specialist will work a rotating schedule (7 days on and 7 days off; 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM). The pharmacist will be responsible for approving all medication orders and responding to drug therapy questions promptly. The pharmacist will respond to medical emergencies (e.g., adult Code Blue, Stroke Code, etc.). The pharmacist will also be responsible for educating pharmacists, nurses, advanced practice providers, resident physicians, and attendings about medications and treatment protocols used to care for ED and critically ill patients. The pharmacist may also serve as a preceptor for students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 residents.
General Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Job Description:
1. Practices in accordance with the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Maintains certification and credentials in accordance with the Board of Registration and adheres to institutional policies and procedures.
2. Reviews and verifies medication orders with consideration, including but not limited to the following patient-specific parameters: diagnosis, weight/body surface area, age, allergies, organ function, laboratory values, medication duplication, drug interactions. Clarifies orders deemed to be inappropriate, incomplete, or otherwise unclear with the prescriber in a timely manner.
3. Documents and communicates pertinent information and discussion with the healthcare team and pharmacy staff to ensure continuity of care.
4. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
5. Checks and verifies sterile and non-sterile medications.
6. Supervises the activities of students, technicians, and residents within the pharmacist area of practice.
7. Promotes a culture of patient safety by submitting medication-related events and near misses.
8. Completes daily pharmacy surveillance tool monitoring, including follow-up and documentation, as well as other daily patient care initiatives and relevant reports.
9. Works collaboratively with all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy personnel. Upholds a culture of respect and teamwork across the Pharmacy Department. Precepts pharmacy students, resident rotations, and resident-led quality improvement projects.
10. May serve as Residency Program Coordinator or Residency Program Director
11. Regularly participates in department initiatives including but not limited to supporting formulary stewardship, presenting new medication requests at Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, creating and maintaining policies and procedures, conducting assessments of workflows, and/or developing departmental tools and resources.
12. Supports a specific core area of practice through interdisciplinary education, ongoing specialty training and as a resource for Pharmacy staff.
13. Updates clinical guidelines and presents hospital wide educational initiatives.
14. Serves on hospital interdisciplinary committees or workgroups to improve process and quality outcomes. 15. Supports IRB-approved research activities, medication use evaluations, or cost-savings initiatives.
16. Other duties as assigned