Job Description
Specialty Pharmacist: Specialist (Immunology)
Specialty Pharmacist: Specialist (Immunology) Apply remote type Hybrid locations Burlington-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4001573 Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
Provide medication management through an evaluation of medications for patients to ensure safe, effective utilization that is tailored to specific medical conditions. Work with patients, providers, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide access to specialty medications and ensure optimal patient outcomes. We approach patient care as a team and support each other as needed or directed to ensure the necessary patient care responsibilities are completed each day. This role is an exempt position with the potential for a hybrid on-site/work from home model.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pharmacy Practice Involvement:
Proactively maintain proficiency in the skills and theory of the practice of pharmacy by reviewing literature, attending in-services, seminars, and conferences.
Actively participate in clinical meetings.
Participate in training staff as directed.
Cross train for other roles to provide periodic support as directed based on business needs.
Participates in Clinical Subcommittees at MGBSP.
Precepts students/residents as directed.
Clinical Practice Expectations:
Ensure all drugs are appropriately indicated, effective, safe and convenient for the patient.
Identify, resolve and prevent drug therapy problems.
Document safety events at time of discovery through MGBSP safety event tool and assist in resolution under guidance of the Safety Officer.
Provide immediate and scheduled patient counseling and respond to inquiries from patients, family members, and health care professionals concerning drug therapy in a timely manner.
Document therapeutic interventions based on patient and medication therapy evaluation.
Facilitate medication access by assisting with prior authorizations, drug therapy appeals, financial assistance, and other Patient Care Coordinator activities as directed.
Provide On-call support on a scheduled rotation.
Perform patient evaluation as it pertains to medication management:
Obtain patient histories (medication, allergy, disease) and apply these along with other patient data in the pharmaceutical care evaluation.
Evaluate and document patient outcomes at each encounter.
Provide patient education on medications and disease states in individual or group settings.
Collect analyze, interpret, and evaluate appropriate data relative to medication therapy.
Ensure that the patient understands the specific goals of therapy and that the patient and providers are working to achieve these goals.
Identify, resolve, and document patient specific drug therapy problems and issues in the patient’s best interest.
Evaluate the significance of signs and symptoms relative to disease processes and make recommendations for the modification of drug therapy.
Evaluate the significance and clinical importance of adverse reactions and complications associated with drug therapy.
Demonstrates Commitment to Customers:
Aware of different customer needs/desires.
Takes action to meet customer needs/desires with respect to customer diversity.
Helps improve processes to meet customer needs.
Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service.
Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know.
Demonstrates Commitment to Fellow Employees:
Seeks to understand and value differences between employees.
Treats other employees with dignity and respect.
Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior.
Resolves conflict in a positive manner.
Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup.
Demonstrates Commitment to Health System:
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Level of education preferred for this job: Pharm D.
Experience (2 years) managing patients’ specialty medication needs or, Clinical Pharmacist hospital practice experience (2 years) preferably in one or more specialties.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:
License/Certification/Registration: Current State pharmacy license.
Preferred License/Certification/Registration: CSP, BCOP, BCPS or similar.
Minimum Experience: Three years’ experience as a clinical pharmacist with direct patient care.
Preferred Experience: Specialty Pharmacy and/or Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY1 or 2).
Additional Requirements: Excellent customer service and communication skills, proficient in the English language, ability to manage time and people effectively, good attention to detail, ability to follow policies and procedures. Commitment to applying individual clinical skills in collaborative team environment to achieve patient-specific and program-specific goals.
Due to differences in scope of care, practice, or service across settings, the specific experience required for this position may vary: Respect the confidentiality of all information, including information regarding patients, staff members or Health System business issues, and share information only with those who need to know.
Jobs titles that indirectly report to this position: Patient Care Coordinator (Pharmacy Technician).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
No direct reports; however, provides guidance to staff.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
No direct budgetary responsibility.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by effectively using Mass General Brigham resources.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Standing, walking, sitting, reaching above shoulders, reaching waist level, reach below the knee, climbing, lifting about the shoulder Periodic compensated On-call service.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
31 North Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts.
Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready?
About Us? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world.
Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community.
We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system.
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Job Tags
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