Oncology Pharmacy Clinical Specialist at Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Specialty pharmacy and Clinical Development, the Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist ensures optimum patient outcomes related to cancer and supportive care medication use by preventing or resolving drug-related issues and optimizing the drug therapy of cancer patients. Provides drug information to patients and families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professional. Integrally involved in education of pharmacists, residents and students. Strives to increase knowledge through research and writing activities. The Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist may also be involved, as necessary, in coordinating the acquisition, distribution and control of drug therapy for patients under the care of the pharmacist. The Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist is an integral part of cancer care team providing valuable information related to drug monitoring and, if necessary, will make treatment decisions when necessary, as outlined in a collaborative practice agreement.

Position: Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist

Department: Pharmacy Community Hospital South

Schedule: Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Responsible for the pharmaceutical care within oncology practice settings; practice setting areas may include one or more of the following: inpatient, ambulatory clinic/infusion or specialty pharmacy
• Be a resource to oversee quality improvement projects, formulary decisions and other workflow designs
• The specialist will be expected to develop a practice within the various ambulatory practice sites and liaison as appropriate with other partners. Such practice should include a collaborative practice agreement in which the pharmacist, in accordance with federal, state and local statutes and regulations, acts an independent practitioner in that the pharmacist evaluates and, if necessary makes appropriate treatment modifications
• Activities include evaluate, monitor and modify drug therapy, provide recommendations to optimize patient outcomes, provide patients with new medication education, minimize safety issues and assure cost effectiveness as well as provide drug information for medical personnel
• The pharmacist will be expected to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure accreditation and/or statutory requirements are being met, including but not limited to URAC, Joint Commission, FACT
• Evaluate, monitor and modify drug therapy, and, if applicable, prescribe or discontinue treatments when necessary and when outlined under the collaborative practice agreement
• Provide patients with new medication education
• Coordinate pharmacotherapy activities and educational opportunities for department pharmacists and residents in the ambulatory practice setting
• Participates in medication formulary review
• Assist with collection and presentation of patient outcomes data.
• Staffs in pharmacy-driven clinical services as directed to the Oncology Pharmacy Manager. Services can include but is not limited to CINV, adherence and intravenous iron programs
  
  

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Pharmacy/Bachelor of Pharmacy from accredited school of Pharmacy.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• MA pharmacist license required by the hire date
• Board certification in Oncology (BCOP) obtained within 12 months of hire date, OR if applicable, within 24 months of hire date if employee just completed PGY2 ASHP accreditation in Oncology within 6 months of hire date
  
  

Experience

• PGY2 in Oncology or Internal medicine ASHP accredited program OR
• PGY 1 ASHP accredited program AND 1 year of oncology related experience (3 years preferred) with a demonstrated skillset involving formulary committee, policy and procedure development, cancer-related quality improvement project OR 3 years (5 years preferred) of oncology related practice experience with a demonstrated skillset involving formulary committee, policy and procedure development, cancer-related quality improvement project
  
  

Compensation Range

$72,500.00- $105,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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