Institution: Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Industry Type: Pharma/Healthcare/Clinical Research
Functional Area: Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular and Gene Therapy
Application End Date: 20th July 2024
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Oncology Clinical Manager, the Pharmacy Clinical Specialist ensures optimum patient outcomes related to medication use by preventing or resolving drug-related issues and optimizing the drug therapy of patients. This role involves providing drug information to patients and families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The specialist will also be involved in the education of pharmacists, residents, and students, serving as a resource and drug expert in hematology/oncology. The role may include coordinating the acquisition, distribution, and control of drug therapy for patients under the pharmacist’s care.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal medication use and resolve drug-related issues.
- Provide drug information to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Educate pharmacists, residents, and students.
- Serve as a resource and drug expert in hematology/oncology.
- Engage in research and writing activities to enhance knowledge.
- Coordinate drug therapy acquisition, distribution, and control as necessary.
Candidate Profile
- Educational Requirements:
- Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) or
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with an advanced degree.
- Experience:
- PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency or at least three years of equivalent work experience.
- Licensure:
- Valid license to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, completed and verified by the date of hire.
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCOP) certification is preferred.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Deep knowledge of medications, drug interactions, medical procedures, therapies, diagnosis, and disease states.
- Effective interpersonal skills for interaction with hospital staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain well-written documentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, additional language skills are a plus.
- Self-management skills and ability to work independently.
- Process improvement skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.
Additional Information
- Qualification: Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Industry Type: Pharma/Healthcare/Clinical Research
- Functional Area: Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular and Gene Therapy
- Application End Date: 20th July 2024
Join Boston Medical Center and contribute to their Vision 2030 to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.
For more details and to apply, please visit the Boston Medical Center careers page.