Clinical Oncology Pharmacist MGH

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist - Hybrid Inpatient/Clinic

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA

Full Time

The MGH Department of Pharmacy is preparing for the expansion of the MGB Cancer Institute and opening of the Ragon Tower in September 2027. We are recruiting multiple clinical oncology pharmacists into hybrid inpatient/clinic positions. Each pharmacist hired will serve as a pharmacist champion for 1-2 disease groups. The specific disease group will be solidified during the interview process. Disease groups will include head/neck, melanoma, sarcoma, neuro oncology, pedi hem/onc, GI, GU, myeloma, breast, cellular therapy, and extended network community support. Additional opportunities may include support for ambulatory administration of bispecific T cell engager therapies across the extended network.

The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to patients in the inpatient and ambulatory care settings. Oncology Pharmacists work closely with physicians, APPs, 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 specified disease group
• Serves as an integral member of the disease group 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 the specified disease group 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
• Understands and follows 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 MGBCI through participation in Key Cancer Institute 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
  • New preceptors will complete a Preceptor Development Program

PREFERRED:

• A PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Graduate
  • 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, Zoom, 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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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%)