The Staff Pharmacist in Oncology holds the responsibility of delivering patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary practice environment, collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

The services rendered encompass (but are not limited to):

- Assessing the appropriateness of patient therapy while incorporating age-specific modifications and implementing clinical interventions to prevent adverse drug events. 

- Conducting clinical research in addition to overseeing various professional development programs.

- Acting as a liaison to other departments within the Cancer and Infusion Center, providing operational support and educational resources for new treatment regimens.

- Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the regulations governing the preparation of intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and other sterile products while supervising pharmacy technicians and other support staff.

- Overseeing and actively participating in the maintenance and proper storage of an adequate inventory of all medications required for practice.

- Developing and updating departmental and nursing policies.

- Collaborating with the Oncology team to standardize the ordering procedures for chemotherapeutic medications.

Qualifications required for this position include:

- A minimum of five years of extensive acute care clinical experience.

- The ability to mix compounds is mandatory.

- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree is required.

- Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology is strongly preferred.

- Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) Certification is highly preferred.

- The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently without direct supervision, in accordance with established policies.

- The applicant must be proficient in supervising the activities of support personnel.

- Experience in specialty pharmacy medication management is essential.

- The traveler must possess a personal vehicle to fulfill related responsibilities.

Certification Requirements include:

- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

- State License Requirements for Massachusetts.

- Additional License Requirements indicate that the Massachusetts license must be obtained prior to application submission.