Oncology Inpatient Pharmacy Lead - Clinical Support

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacist Lead, Inpatient Oncology Clinical Support, is a DFCI-employed pharmacist embedded at BIDMC or MAH in Boston, MA. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager of Orientation, Training, and Competency, this consultative role supports safe, consistent care for shared DFCI-oncology patients and ensures reliable bi-directional communication between inpatient care and ambulatory care.

Located in Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is dedicated to advancing cancer care and research with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required.
• 8 years of hospital pharmacy with at least 6 years of oncology experience required; or PGY1 residency + 5 years oncology; or PGY2 residency + 3 years oncology.

Responsibilities

• Bridge inpatient pharmacists and DFCI oncology providers to strengthen communication.
• Provide on-site oncology-pharmacy clinical support for complex oncology meds.
• Assist with orientation and training of newly hired inpatient-oncology pharmacists at BIDMC/MAH.
• Coordinate education for knowledge gaps and high-risk scenarios.
• Establish and maintain reliable handoffs for high-risk patients discharged to ambulatory care.
• Support inpatient chemotherapy-authorization processes and regimen clarification.
• Serve as liaison to inpatient medication policies and governance.
• Track cross-site medication issues and lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical oncology pharmacotherapy

Regulatory standards

Prioritization & organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

The Pharmacist Lead, Inpatient Oncology Clinical Support, is a DFCI-employed pharmacist embedded at BIDMC or MAH in Boston, MA. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager of Orientation, Training, and Competency, this consultative role supports safe, consistent care for shared DFCI-oncology patients and ensures reliable bi-directional communication between inpatient care and ambulatory care.

Located in Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is dedicated to advancing cancer care and research with a focus on