Pharmacist, Research Operations

3 days ago


Boston MA United States AFBA Full time

The Research Operations Pharmacist I is responsible for the oversight of the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of investigational pharmaceuticals. This role ensures the safe and efficient dispensing of medications according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy.

This position's work location is onsite, full-time on campus in Longwood .

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, educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

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  • Practices as a pharmacist in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI, DF/HCC, and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards.
  • Appropriately prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including non-sterile and sterile products, investigational medications, hazardous drugs, biologics, and controlled substance medications.
  • Ensures that investigational products are being prepared according to the established protocol and in consideration of patient parameters.
  • Documents and reports clinical interventions in the safety system; detects and reports safety concerns accurately, in a timely manner, and per policy.
  • Participates in investigational drug inventory management and investigational drug accountability (e.g., drug procurement, expiration date updates, cycle counts, drug destruction, receipt verification of investigational products, compounding records, etc.).
  • Effectively communicates with other members of the pharmacy, the patient, or care team to provide timely updates on status and order prioritization.
  • Ability to operate pharmacy-specific equipment.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

The Research Operations Pharmacist I must meet the following requirements to be hired and maintain their position in the Pharmacy Department at DFCI.

Minimum Education:
All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.

Minimum Experience:
1 year of hospital, ambulatory care, or sterile compounding experience required for Infusion. No prior pharmacist experience required for Outpatient.

License/Certification/Registration:
Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to effectively work and communicate with other pharmacy team members, patients, providers, and other institutions.
  • Working knowledge of all technology, references, workflows, and protocol documentation required to perform primary job functions.
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently to meet deadlines, and adapt to changes in high-volume situations; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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