Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacist

Pediatric Cardiac and Pulmonary Transplant Clinical PharmacistPosition SummaryThe Pediatric Cardiac and Pulmonary Transplant Clinical Pharmacist will serve as an integral member of a busy, multidisciplinary heart and lung transplant program, providing comprehensive pharmacy services throughout the transplant continuum. Responsibilities include direct clinical care of pediatric heart and lung transplant patients, medication selection and optimization, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug interaction management, patient and family education, medication reconciliation, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other members of the transplant team.The pharmacist will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with CMS and other applicable transplant regulatory and quality requirements, including maintaining appropriate documentation, monitoring program metrics, and supporting ongoing readiness for regulatory review.Key Responsibilities-Complete daily chart and medication reviews for all heart and lung transplant patients.-Attend cardiac and pulmonary multidisciplinary transplant rounds at least two days per week.-Participate in transplant patient selection team meetings.-Participate in transplant evaluations by meeting with patients and families and documenting evaluations in the medical record.-Document admission notes in the EMR for patients admitted for transplant surgery and communicate care plans with the clinical team.-Provide pharmacy consultations and drug information as a subject matter expert to all solid organ transplant teams and transplant nursing staff; maintain weekday availability.-Interpret and evaluate medication orders to ensure appropriate drug selection and dosing, identify potential adverse reactions, and contact physicians as needed.-Optimize immunosuppressive regimens, including induction, maintenance, and treatment of rejection.-Complete medication history documentation.-Participate in quality improvement activities.-Provide discharge medication education to patients and families and document completion in the EMR.Minimum Qualifications-Knowledge of pharmacy theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, plus up to one year of post-degree coursework and/or an internship, and either two to three years of general pharmacy experience or one year of directly related pediatric experience.-A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is preferred.-Current license and registration with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.-Analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles, and summarize information to solve problems or design relatively complex systems and programs.-Strong communication skills to effectively address conflicting views or issues, mediate fair solutions, and communicate clearly through well-developed writing skills.$10,000 sign-on bonusSchedule: Day shift, including every fourth weekend.