Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Inpatient Hematology/Oncology

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist for inpatient Hematology/Oncology at our Cancer Center. This role involves reviewing care plans, providing clinical oversight of medication orders, and ensuring safe, effective therapy within regulatory guidelines.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team, precept students, and contribute to policies, education, and research aligned with our mission to deliver world-class cancer care.

Qualifications

• PGY1 + 1-3 years OR PGY2 OR 3-5 years of experience in clinical specialty area

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other professionals
• Provide clinical oversight and verify medication orders for optimal therapy
• Precept pharmacy students and residents
• Provide patient education and discharge counseling
• Contribute to clinical policy development and treatment guidelines
• Support education, QA initiatives and research aligned with Cancer Center goals

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Precept pharmacy students

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Initiates and ensures the quality of pharmacy and drug distribution services in all patient care areas. Assumes direct responsibility of direct medication distribution, IV admixtures, safety and efficacy of prescribed drug therapy in accordance with laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus

Job Description:

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Be part of the future of cancer care. Our cancer collaboration with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to elevate adult cancer care across our region. Together with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we are building something bold: a model that expands access, accelerates discovery, and brings world‑class, compassionate care to more patients and families.

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Inpatient Hematology/Oncology:

• Clinical Pharmacist Specialist: Solid Tumor
• Clinical Pharmacist Specialist: Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular Therapy

The Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center provides state-of-the-art cancer care through personalized treatment plans, clinical excellence, and compassionate support. The Department of Pharmacy is seeking Clinical Pharmacy Specialists to support our inpatient Solid Tumor and Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular Therapy programs. Each role will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary care team, responsible for reviewing individualized care plans to ensure safe, effective, and cost-effective treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide clinical oversight and verify medication orders to ensure optimal therapy
• Precept pharmacy students and residents
• Provide patient education and discharge counseling
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and treatment guidelines
• Support education, quality improvement initiatives, and research aligned with the Cancer Center’s mission of delivering exceptional care and advancing medical discovery

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, contributing to the care of patients receiving cutting‑edge treatments!

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.
10. Precepts pharmacy students, resident rotations, and resident‑led quality improvement projects. 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

Required Qualifications:

1. PGY 1 + 1-3 years OR PYG2 OR 3-5 years of experience in clinical specialty area

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. BPS Pay Range: $63.12 - $84.96

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.

Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.