Pharmacist - Solid Organ Transplant

Massachusetts General Hospital is currently seeking highly motivated candidates to join our clinical transplant pharmacy team. This clinical position is for a Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacist.

The Solid Organ Transplant Clinical pharmacist will cover abdominal and cardiothoracic transplant patients, serving as an expert of transplant pharmacotherapy for the interdisciplinary transplant teams. This position requires application of advanced transplant training to lead: immunosuppressive and opportunistic infection discussion on interdisciplinary rounds, transplant education for patients and healthcare professionals, transplant protocols and guidelines, quality improvement and research projects, and transplant training for the PGY-2 transplant resident and additional learners. The Transplant Clinical pharmacists are recognized as exceptional resources to the Pharmacy and Transplant Departments, with whom they collaborate closely. This is a weekday position (no evenings) with every 6th weekend rotation plus three holidays per year (rotates every year).

Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Clinical Pharmacists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. These clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Pharmaceutical care services include, but are not limited to, assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct practice-related research and patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Finally, Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students (MGH Pharmacy Residency website: https://www.massgeneral.org/education/pharmacy-residency.)

* As it pertains to the service area in the pharmacy department, responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.

* Responsible for providing direct or indirect patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. When assigned to particular pharmacy service teams, may be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).

* Works independently, and within the limits of established pharmacy/ambulatory care practice site's policies and procedures, as a member of the patient care team. Directs and coordinates the activities of a pharmacy service area. Supervises all support personnel during an assigned shift, operating within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures, and the regulations of the Board of Registration Pharmacy. Takes lead as a subject matter expert in their areas of practice at the site and system level.

Relationships:

* Clinical Pharmacists report directly to a Pharmacy Manager or Area Director and work collaboratively with administrative, pharmacist, and technical to support department initiatives

* Clinical Pharmacists have frequent interactions with physicians, nurses, other members of the health care team, students, residents, and external professional groups

* Clinical Pharmacists supervise all support staff (e.g., pharmacy technicians) as assigned

REQUIRED:

• Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Postgraduate residency/fellowship training is preferred
• Board Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty is preferred, required within 18 months of hiring
• Must meet all Board of Pharmacy requirements to enter into a collaborative drug therapy management agreement, when applicable
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, when applicable

PREFERRED:

• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship

• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution
• As it pertains to the service area in the pharmacy department, demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs. Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures

Additional General Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service
• Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel
• Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities
• Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient-centered care
• Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments
• Strong teaching and precepting skills and expertise in experiential training

• Able to lift up to 20 lbs
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to sit for extended periods of time

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.