Massachusetts General Hospital Waltham , MA 02154
Posted 3 weeks ago
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
We have an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in the community oncology and medicine setting! Join the Mass General Waltham team as a 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.. 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!
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job-specific Responsibilities
Oncology and Medical Infusion
Monitors patient treatment and medication use 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 pharmacokinetic 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.
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
-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
supports a distribution system that complies 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)
Customer Service Responsibilities
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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.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
computer literacy
English proficiency
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)
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 1 year in hospital pharmacy, oncology and/or operating room experience required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
N/A
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):
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.
Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
Able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Massachusetts General Hospital