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JOB BENEFITS
The position is based at a major pediatric medical center and offers the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams caring for children with complex oncology needs. The role reports to a Clinical Pharmacy Manager and provides primarily daytime coverage within a collaborative clinical pharmacy environment.
• Compensation: Approximately $160,000 midpoint, based on qualifications and experience.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts, primarily daytime hours.
• Rotating weekend coverage approximately every fourth weekend.
• Potential option for four 10-hour shifts, depending on operational needs.
• Sign-on bonus may be available for eligible candidates.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Childcare and student loan assistance programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan and pension.
• Tuition and eligible license/certification reimbursement.
• Additional employee discounts and benefit programs.
OVERVIEW
This is an opportunity for an experienced
Clinical Pharmacist to provide specialized pharmaceutical care to pediatric
oncology patients in a highly collaborative clinical environment. The role will
serve as a medication expert, supporting safe, effective, and evidence-based
treatment while partnering closely with physicians, nurses, patients,
caregivers, and pharmacy colleagues. The ideal candidate will bring strong
pediatric oncology expertise, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to
medication safety and exceptional patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred.
• Pediatric oncology pharmacy experience required.
• Three to four years of pharmacist experience preferred.
• Previous hospital-based oncology pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Current license and registration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy required.
• Strong knowledge of oncology pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and clinical pharmacy practices.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources and apply professional principles to complex clinical problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively and navigate differing clinical perspectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, multidisciplinary pediatric healthcare environment.
Key Competencies & Attributes
• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge and professional judgment.
• Pediatric oncology expertise and patient-centered clinical approach.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Clear, effective communication with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.
• Effective supervision and leadership skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interpret, evaluate, and verify medication orders to ensure appropriate drug selection, dosing, and therapy.
• Identify potential adverse reactions, interactions, and medication-related concerns and collaborate with prescribers to resolve issues.
• Review, prepare, and dispense medication orders and prescriptions in accordance with established standards.
• Verify medications prepared by pharmacy support personnel for accuracy, appropriate preparation, and labeling.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by providing evidence-based drug information to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding oncology medications, treatment plans, and safe medication use.
• Complete medication histories and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, clinical outcomes, and pharmacy practice.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel within the assigned work area and ensure medications are prepared and distributed according to established procedures, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the complex medication-management needs of pediatric oncology patients.
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