Clinical Oncology Pharmacist - Leukemia
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Full Time
The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist - Leukemia is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients with Leukemia in the inpatient and/or ambulatory care settings. Oncology Pharmacists work closely with physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses to provide comprehensive patient care. Oncology pharmacists support teaching and learning throughout our community and support clinical research, practice advancement, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Once trained and fully meeting expectations, the pharmacist will have a hybrid work model with scheduled on-site and remote work.
Contact Person:
Katherine (Kay) Hanger, PharmD, BCOP
khanger@mgh.harvard.edu
Responsibilities:
* Serves as the pharmacy champion and liaison for the MGH Leukemia division
* Serves as an integral member of the Leukemia Care Team
* Understands and responds to multidisciplinary role group pharmacy-related needs
* Actively supports Patient Safety Culture and Just Culture, the Medication Safety process, and continuous Quality Improvement
* Supports our organizational mission to provide the very best in care through direct patient and medication management and treatment planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary care team
* Optimizes the treatment plans available for leukemia treatment though design, management, and optimization of Beacon Treatment Plan Templates
* Serves as disease state expert and manages off-label chemotherapy requests and nonformulary requests
* Supports our Teaching & Learning programs through precepting and/or training of students, PGY1 Residents, and PGY2 Oncology pharmacy residents and new employees
* Complies with all policies and procedures
* Develops, maintains, and optimizes policies, procedures, guidelines, and monographs through the MGH P&T Oncology Subcommittee
* Supports Pharmacy Department through active participation in Pharmacy Collaborative Governance Committee
* Supports MGH Cancer Center Network through participation in Key Cancer Center Committees
* Direct support of Pharmacy operations including order verification, processing, checking, and dispensing for patients Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
* A PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience.
* Licensed to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts
* Board Certification in Oncology required within 18 months of hire
* Meet Preceptor requirements as outlined in the MGH Residency Preceptor Responsibilities, Credentials, and Development Policy
o New preceptors will complete a Preceptor Development Program PREFERRED:
* A PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Graduate
o Work experience may be considered in place of PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Required:
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Attention to detail and ability to plan, organize, and prioritize
* Ability to work well on a team
* Problem identification and solving skills
* Decision making skills
* Must operate with consistency and integrity
* Ability to deal with emergencies and stressful situations
* Exceptional customer service skills with both healthcare workers and patients
* Must have a strong desire to continually learn and a progressive mindset of continual process improvement
* Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams The Mass General Difference
Massachusetts General Hospital was established to provide care to Boston's sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and became the first teaching hospital of Harvard University's new medical school. We have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community we were created to serve. Guided by the needs of our patients and their families, we aim to deliver the very best health care in a safe, compassionate environment; to advance that care through innovative research and education; and to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve. Learn more about the Mass General Difference at https://www.massgeneral.org/careers
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https://www.massgeneral.org/careers/commitment-to-diversity Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- 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%)
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
remote work
Apr 15, 2025