Antineoplastic Stewardship Pharmacist

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.

Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.Principal Antineoplastic Stewardship Duties and Responsibilities1.

Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe,effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use for patients receiving antineoplastic therapy.2.

Coordinates programs designed to minimize medication errors, adverse drug reactions and medication misuse withregards to antineoplastic therapy through improved reporting, analysis, and follow-up.3.

Provides support to the institution's antineoplastic stewardship program, including : a.

Overseeing daily / weekly / monthly prospective audit of antineoplasticsb.

Assisting in development and maintenance of an antineoplastic formulary approved by the medical staffc.

Working with the Oncology / Hematology service to evaluate appropriate use of restricted antineoplasticd.

Developing guidelines, policies, and other monitoring and intervention strategies for antineoplastic therapiese.

Compiling data and metrics on antineoplastic usef.

Working with the Oncology / Antineoplastic Subcommittee to maintain and update the network / institutional guidelines,policies, and protocolsg.

Reporting data and findings to the Oncology / Antineoplastic subcommittee and other stakeholders.h.

Coordinating, facilitating, and promoting education, training, competency assessment and performance improvement ofpharmacists, pharmacy residents and other healthcare professionals in the appropriate use of antineoplastics4.

Serves as pharmacy consultant for providers, nurses, and other pharmacists on antineoplastic therapy.5.

Represents Pharmacy Services on various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetingsAdditional ResponsibilitesMay be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM)-Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.

• Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
• Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.EducationDoctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

NoLicenses and CredentialsPharmacist (State License) - Generic - HR Only required Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR - Massachusetts) - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferredExperienceExperience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including : IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.

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