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We have an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on cancer care in the community setting! Join the Mass General North Shore Pharmacy team in Danvers, Massachusetts as an Oncology Pharmacist. A key area of responsibility will be to ensure provision of safe, appropriate, timely, and cost-effective pharmacotherapy to our patients in accordance with evidence-based literature, regulations governing pharmacy practice, and institutional policies and procedures. The pharmacist will also function as a drug information resource to the other health care providers and help resolve complex therapeutic issues as an integrated multidisciplinary team member. Additional opportunities exist to provide patient education, collaborative drug therapy management services as well as participation on initiatives with the MGH pharmacy team in Boston. Our diverse and experienced team is excited to welcome a new team member: apply today to become part of our highly valued, motivated, and integrated multidisciplinary team!
General Summary/ Overview StatementThe Pharmacist collaborates with and serves as a resource for nurses, physicians and other clinicians who participate in the management of the patients receiving care at Mass General North Shore Center for Outpatient Care and Cancer Center which encompasses Hematology /Oncology, outpatient surgery, radiology and diagnostic cardiology. The pharmacist is responsible for coordinating and delivering pharmacy services in compliance with all applicable policies, regulatory agency requirements, state and federal laws and participating in the quality improvement process to ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery of quality care.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities Job-specific Responsibilities Oncology
Monitors patient treatment (chemotherapy and ancillary) medications daily for appropriateness based on current clinical guidelines.
Assesses all medication orders to ensure they meet established standards and practice guidelines of Mass General Hospital and Cancer Center. Reports order discrepancies to appropriate staff promptly.
Utilizes computerized systems to process medication orders, document interventions and safety reports to maintain and support safe and consistent medication administration
Correlates patient laboratory results to prescribed therapy assessing need for dosing changes based on pharmacodynamic or pharmaco*kinetic alterations in drug disposition. Reports concerns and suggestions to clinical staff in a timely and effective manner to ensure patient safety and positive clinical outcomes and documents interventions in the medical record as appropriate.
Evaluates/reconciles all current patient medications including over-the-counter and herbal medication for drug interactions.
Educates patients and their families to ensure their understanding of the goal, administration schedule and toxicity management of chemotherapy treatment and documents the activity and interventions in the medical record.
Rigorously maintains current patient information files and records in the pharmacy department to maintain and support safe and consistent drug administration.
Accesses current clinical trial documents when reviewing clinical trial orders to ensure accuracy.
Maintains investigational medication logs.
completes required training and competencies as defined by leadership
Operating Room
Coordinates and assures the timely and accurate provision of pharmaceutical services.
coordinates preparation/procurement/distribution of specific patient medication orders and/or solutions for OR use.
Responsible for control, distribution and monitoring of the use of controlled substances in the operating room area.
inventory
record keeping
re-ordering supply
General
Advises clinicians on drug selection based on current clinical guidelines
Participates in nursing education activities
prepares documents for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee review.
participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and outcome of services delivered.
orders and stocks medication and supplies
supervises the preparation and distribution of medication
supervises the activities of the pharmacy technician
provides support and expertise for use and maintenance of automated medication dispensing systems
supports a distribution system that is in compliance with state and federal regulations
maintains the system of controlled substance inventory
identifies, recommends treatment of and reports adverse drug reactions
identifies and reports therapy errors
supervises the activities of the technician
trains other pharmacists, technicians, and students
assists in the development of policy and procedures
Seeks out and applies new pharmaceutical concepts and information as available. Disseminates current information to support other professional staff.
Manufactures sterile products according to current guidelines (ASHP, USP, NIOSH)
Adheres to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous agents.
ability to work independently as well as supervise others
Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Organizational ability with attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
Ability to work well on a team.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to pass area-specific competencies.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS
Current pharmacy licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Maintenance of continuing education as required by law
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy (BS Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy)
ExperienceMinimum of 3 years oncology experience.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Technical support
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
enforces the formulary system
minimizes drug waste
dispenses medications according to accepted standards of practice and evidence
Customer Service Responsibilities:
Conveys Compassion: Demonstrates awareness and shows sensitivity to others’ needs.
Respectful of Others : Considers others’ viewpoints and treats others with honesty, fairness and integrity. Speaks highly of the capabilities of the hospital and its staff.
Attentive to Others: Actively looks for ways to help customers by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services.
Collaborates with Others: Maintains cooperative working relationships and builds team identity. Promotes a friendly, cooperative climate within the department and hospital setting.
Accountable for Actions: Establishes a high degree of trust and credibility with others. Evokes confidence in character, abilities and truthfulness. Demonstrates efforts to succeed and excel.Guards patient privacy
Informative: Proactively shares information with others.
Adaptable to Others: Manages multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change. Adapts plans, behavior or approaches to fit major change situations.
Acts Professionally: Builds trust through reliability and authenticity. Demonstrates results-oriented behavior. Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with others.
Emotionally Self-Aware: Understands the implications of own emotions and manages appropriately.
Safety: Is aware of and adheres to safety measures for both patient and staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Daily exposure to the mental/emotional stress related to the oncology experience(s) of patients/families.Risk of exposure to hazardous materials, known carcinogens and risk of physical injury.
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