Pharmacist, Clinical Trials - 20 hrs per week:
Massachusetts General Hospital

1580428106
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston Massachusetts
Biotech
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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

As an integral member of the pharmacy team, the Clinical Trials Pharmacist, performs responsibilities which enhance the reputation and service orientation of the Department; Duties and responsibilities include: coordinating, collaborating, and providing expertise in support of clinical drug trials; providing accurate and efficient dispensing of investigational medication; performing educational activities; providing supervision; maintaining overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned area; communication; patient care; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working in conjunction with the Clinical Trial Pharmacy (CTP) Manager, Pharmacist and Technicians, the Pharmacist:

* Trains new employees.

* Maintains clean and organized work areas

* Acts as a liaison between CTP and compounding, as well as other areas of the department

* Assists with special projects assigned by the manager

* Promotes a culture of safety; adheres to established practices and policies of the department and notifies the manager of deviations in standard practices

* Assures that adequate communication is maintained between staff for continuity of service

* Participates in and identifies quality improvement projects

* Reviews patient medications for appropriateness

* Monitors patients' medication regimens for drug interactions

* Oversees the safe handling and preparation of investigational medications

* Oversees technician activities and performs quality control checks

* Review protocols for drug safety

* Intuitional Review Board membership

* Dispense research medication to subjects enrolled in clinical trials

* Ensures medication orders comply with approved protocols

* Provides drug information to other health care professionals

* Complies with state and federal laws pertinent to pharmacy and investigational drug use

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Proficient computer related skills, outlook Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

* Fluency in English

* Good judgment

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

* Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately

* Excellent comprehension of written policies and procedures

* Ability to make appropriate decisions, develop and complete follow-up actions

* Attention to detail and organizational ability

* Ability to work well on a team as well as independently

* Flexibility and initiative

* Ability to teach

* Ability to plan, organize and prioritize

* Ability to motivate and develop others

* General understanding of compounding testing requirements I'm not sure we want to include this. These are skills that the applicant should have, rather than those that they will acquire.

* Ability to meet deadlines

* Competent in math skills, including proportions, ratios and conversions

* Excellent telephone skills

* Monitors and assures security of narcotics and controlled substances in accordance with hospital policy, as well as Federal and State Law

* Completes reports including Safety Reports and Notes to Files

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable):

* Massachusetts Pharmacy License in good standing.

EXPERIENCE:

2 years of pharmacy experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

* Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time