Berkshire Health Systems

Staff Pharmacist - Oncology

Berkshire Health Systems • $100K — $130K *
Pittsfield, MA 01201In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college
  • Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology preferred
  • Licensed MA Pharmacist (MAPHARM)
  • Certified Oncology Pharmacist preferred
  • Demonstrates ability to work independently
  • Experience in supervising support personnel
  • Extensive acute care clinical experience may substitute for formal training

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary oncology team
  • Assess patient therapy for appropriateness and conduct clinical interventions
  • Conduct clinical research and support professional development
  • Act as a liaison between departments, offering operational and educational support
  • Supervise Pharmacy technicians and support personnel in daily operations
  • Maintain and store adequate inventory of medications required for practice
  • Develop and update department and nursing policies to standardize procedures

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative oncology environment
  • Opportunity for professional growth in clinical research
  • Engage in multidisciplinary practice with healthcare teams
  • Contribute to patient safety and care quality initiatives
  • Gain exposure to a variety of chemotherapy and sterile preparation processes
Full Job Description
8-4:30 or 8:30-5pm or other times as needed during the day shift
  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
    • The Staff Pharmacist in Oncology is responsible for providing patient -centered care in a multidisciplinary practice setting with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other personnel. Services provided include assessing patient therapy for appropriateness, incorporating age specific modifications, and clinical interventions to prevent adverse drug events. They will also conduct clinical research and other professional development programs. He/she will serve as a liaison to other departments at the Cancer and Infusion Center by providing operational support and educational services for new treatment regimens. The Staff Pharmacist in Oncology demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the regulations governing the preparation of intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and other sterile products and supervises Pharmacy technicians and other support personnel. Provides oversight and participates in maintaining and storing adequate inventory of all medication required for the practice. Develop and update department and nursing policies. Work with the Oncology team to standardize ordering procedures for chemotherapeutic medications.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • Extensive acute care clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal training.
    • Education and Training:
      • Doctoral of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
      • Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology is preferred.
      • Extensive acute care clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal training.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • MAPHARM - Licensed MA Pharmacist.
      • Certified Oncology Pharmacist preferred.
    • Other Requirements:
      • Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, without direct supervision within established policy.
      • Applicant must be capable of supervising the work of support personnel.
      • Specialty Pharmacy medication management
      • MACHINERY, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
        • Pharmacy and hospital computer systems
        • Alaris Smart Pump
        • Pharmacy automated medication dispensing systems
        • Vertical and horizontal laminar air flow hoods
        • Ancillary IV room equipment and programs; infusion pumps, Dose Edge, Simplify797
        • Ancillary equipment necessary for performing day-to-day tasks (syringe, needle, graduate, calculator)
        • Vocera Badge
        • Fax machine

About Berkshire Health Systems

Berkshire Health Systems is a healthcare organization that provides medical services to residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The organization operates a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and the Hillcrest Campus of BMC. Berkshire Health Systems was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The organization employs more than 4,000 people and serves a population of approximately 130,000.
Learn more about Berkshire Health Systems
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1875
* Ladders Estimates

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