Operational Pharmacist BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a licensed Pharmacist for optimizing antineoplastic therapy and improving patient outcomes. Responsibilities include developing policies, minimizing medication errors, and consulting on medication management. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, 2–3 years of experience, and knowledge of pharmacy practices. This role offers the potential for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience working as a pharmacist preferred.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
• Familiarity with drug identification and storage practices required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize drug therapy and improve therapeutic outcomes.
• Develop and maintain policies for antineoplastic therapy.
• Coordinate programs to minimize medication errors.
• Consult with healthcare providers on antineoplastic treatment.

Skills

Extensive knowledge in medication therapy

Attention to detail

Independent working ability

Knowledge of legal pharmacy practices

Ability to assess patient data

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.

Principal Antineoplastic Stewardship Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost‑efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use for patients receiving antineoplastic therapy.
• Coordinates programs designed to minimize medication errors, adverse drug reactions and medication misuse with regards to antineoplastic therapy through improved reporting, analysis, and follow‑up.
• Provides support to the institution's antineoplastic stewardship program, including:
  • Overseeing daily/weekly/monthly prospective audit of antineoplastics
  • Assisting in development and maintenance of an antineoplastic formulary approved by the medical staff
  • Working with the Oncology/Hematology service to evaluate appropriate use of restricted antineoplastic agents
  • Developing guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for antineoplastic therapies
  • Compiling data and metrics on antineoplastic use
  • Working with the Oncology/Antineoplastic Subcommittee to maintain and update the network/institutional guidelines, policies, and protocols
  • Reporting data and findings to the Oncology/Antineoplastic subcommittee and other stakeholders
  • Coordinating, facilitating, and promoting education, training, competency assessment and performance improvement of pharmacists, pharmacy residents and other healthcare professionals in the appropriate use of antineoplastics
• Serves as pharmacy consultant for providers, nurses, and other pharmacists on antineoplastic therapy.
• Represents Pharmacy Services on various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

• May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).
• Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
• Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
• Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required. Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred

Experience

Experience working as a pharmacist 2–3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age‑specific needs.
• Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
• Works relatively independently.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs – 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.