Antineoplastic Stewardship Pharmacist
Antineoplastic Stewardship Pharmacist
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Provides support to the institutions antineoplastic stewardship program including:
a. Overseeing daily/weekly/monthly prospective audit of antineoplastics
b. Assisting in development and maintenance of an antineoplastic formulary approved by the medical staff
c. Working with the Oncology/Hematology service to evaluate appropriate use of restricted antineoplastic
d. Developing guidelines policies and other monitoring and intervention strategies for antineoplastic therapies
e. Compiling data and metrics on antineoplastic use
f. Working with the Oncology/Antineoplastic Subcommittee to maintain and update the network/institutional guidelines
policies and protocols
g. Reporting data and findings to the Oncology/Antineoplastic subcommittee and other stakeholders.
h. 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
4. Serves as pharmacy consultant for providers nurses and other pharmacists on antineoplastic therapy.
5. Represents Pharmacy Services on various committees staff meetings and professional meetings
Additional Responsibilites
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.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
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 departments 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
