Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist For Adult Palliative Care And Supportive Oncology Research

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients in the Adult Palliative Care clinic and Supportive Oncology research program. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and pharmacists to provide comprehensive patient care for outpatients. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will also be responsible for counseling patients starting new pain and symptom management therapies; performing clinical assessments; performing adherence and toxicity checks for patients; answering drug-information questions; and assisting with drug access. Additionally, CDTM practice may be expected depending on the clinical need of the practice area. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will also contribute to ongoing research initiatives including applying specialized knowledge of dosing, administration and active blinding of psychoactive research agents and contribute to the assessment and management of potential adverse events and identifying potentially serious drug interactions. This position's work location is onsite (Longwood) with up to one day per week remote. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will practices as a pharmacist in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will ensure medication orders and/or prescriptions for appropriateness, accuracy and completeness based on patient-specific parameters and clinical data. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will provide clinical consultation and evidenced based recommendations for treatment plans, supportive care, dose adjustments and monitoring plans to clinicians regarding pharmacotherapy needs for patients based on literature, clinical practice guidelines and institutional standards. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will collaborate as a member of the pharmacy and interdisciplinary team through patient care related meetings including rounds, huddles, and case conferences as applicable. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will provide comprehensive education to patients and caregivers receiving oncology related therapy including participation in the oral anticancer education program and review and maintenance of patient education materials. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will document clinical care activities in the EHR and effectively communicate all changes in care plan to the staff involved in patient care. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will participate in scholarly and educational activities according to departmental expectations (e.g., in-services, drug use evaluation, resident precepting, clinical research, quality/process improvement, presents continuing education programs, guideline development). The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will participate in clinical administrative duties such as pathways, beacon validation and active patient management, formulary request process and presentation to P&T committee(s), evaluate off label/exception review, REMS programs and other departmental or strategic initiatives. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will participate in the development of policies, procedures, teaching documents, education and/or monitoring tools, workflow design, and other initiatives that will improve and/or expand the program. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will train and mentor new members of the clinical pharmacy team. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research will mentor other clinical specialists and may lead clinical and administrative projects. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Adult Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology Research may lead the development and review of department competencies, guidelines, policy review and development. The Clinical Services Pharmacist III must meet the following requirements to be hired and maintain their position in the Pharmacy Department at DFCI. Minimum Education: All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy. Minimum Experience: PGY2 residency in area of specialty plus 2 years of clinical specialist experience (preferred-such as oncology, palliative care, anticoagulation), or PGY1 plus 5 years clinical specialist experience, or 7 years of clinical specialist experience (such as oncology, palliative care, anticoagulation). License/Certification/Registration: Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pharmacists must be board certification in their specialty area. For pharmacists with a CDTM practice: Must complete at least 5 additional specialty related continuing education credits per Massachusetts requirements, they are also responsible for maintaining NPI, MCSR and DEA where applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with others inside and outside the department (i.e., patients, providers, other institutions).
• Ability to effectively work and provide appropriate leadership within a collaborative team-focused environment.
• Proficient in the use all technology required to perform primary job functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) as needed to assist in projects requiring these tools.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changes; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
• Ability to accurately assess drug therapeutic appropriateness based on patient-specific parameters and clinical data.
• Ability to utilize references and/or drug information sources and provide accurate responses to complex drug information requests.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgement).
• Ability to resolve complex problems within their scope of practice and to escalate appropriately when needed.
• Ability to show initiative and collaboration with management in the area of quality improvement.
• Ability to orient and train new clinical specialists and provide clinical education to pharmacists, students and residents as assigned.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.