Infusion Pharmacist - FLOAT

Overview

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Practices in accordance with all federal and state regulations, DFCI policies and Joint Commission standards.
2.    Responsible for designated daily operations and/or clinical activities of assigned area.
3.    Appropriately dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, chemotherapy, biologics, controlled substances, and investigational medications.
4.    Evaluates all providers’ medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing; consults with providers and nurses to clarify orders as needed.
5.    Performs quality control on medication orders and prepared medications and additional quality control activities as necessary (e.g., refrigerator temperature, compounding logs, hood cleaning, emergency cart, and controlled substance inventory, etc.).
6.    Reviews and compares investigational protocols to medication orders for completeness and appropriateness prior to dispensing. 
7.    Oversees pharmacy technicians and students as assigned. 
8.    Participates in the training and orientation of newly hired pharmacists and technicians. 
9.    Other duties and projects as assigned.
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
•    Ability to work effectively as a member of a unit team and cross functional teams both inside and outside of department (i.e. patients, providers, other institutions).    
•    Working knowledge of and ability to use all technology required to perform primary job functions.
•    Ability to prioritize and accept additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
•    Ability to utilize references and/or drug information sources.
•    Ability to resolve typically encountered problems within their scope of practice and to escalate appropriately when needed.
•    Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgement).

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