Pharmacy Chemo Order Set Coordinator

Overview

The Pharmacy Chemotherapy Order Set Coordinator III is responsible for managing the development, standardization, and prioritization of Oncology-related content in clinical trials and standard of care (SOC) treatments for protocol order template development as well as the protocol order validation process across multiple institutions. The Pharmacy Chemotherapy Order Set Coordinator III will gain a broader perspective of maintaining the protocol builds available across the enterprise by participating on standardization projects and increasing involvement with project management while under the guidance of the COE management team.The Pharmacy Chemotherapy Order Set Coordinator III will extract required content from a clinical trial or SOC treatment to develop a comprehensive profile of orders. As part of a team comprised of nurses and pharmacists, the Pharmacy Chemotherapy Order Set Coordinator III will collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team within the Institute and across the MGB Enterprise in pursuant of defined standardization, accuracy, and consistency of content.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Development/Coordination for Order Set Build:

• Coordinate clinical content for Beacon Protocol (PRL) order development/maintenance for both clinical trial and SOC, oncology therapy plans, bone marrow transplant (BMT) specific templates, and biotherapy templates as part of the order entry system. Responsible for build, standardization, and workflow documentation for specialty service (i.e., BMT, IEC, etc.).
• Organize content obtained from source of truth (clinical trial documents, NCCN guidelines, compendia supported literature) and work with local subject matter expert (SME) to create clinical trial and SOC protocol orders and ensure standardization across the enterprise’s protocol builds.
• Research medical databases for new supportive clinical-based practice evidence for SOC treatments and creates/updates existing SOC treatments as new clinical data becomes available.

Protocol Validation Support:

• Collaborate and support Beacon Protocol validation process and order entry system involving multidisciplinary team of SMEs across the MGB enterprise.
• Validate protocol builds by testing complexity, reviewing standardization, appropriateness, accuracy, and completeness based on source of truth protocol.

Other:

• Participate in the testing and implementation of various applications used to support the beacon build/validation process.
• Participate in troubleshooting/communicating active patient order management to clinicians.
• Participate on large maintenance project work to implement changes to the protocols across the MGB Enterprise.
• Manage and lead at least one (1) process improvement project each year.
• Update 1-2 pieces of documentation to match current standard of practice or application functionality and review/educate revised documentation with staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated ability to critically assess a clinical document, references and/or drug information sources with attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize multiple projects and assignments and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in dealing with high-volume situations, stressful situations.
• Communicates in a professional manner with others within the Institute and across the Enterprise.
• Detail oriented and demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience summarizing and detailing concerns as well as presentation skills within small to medium forums.
• Works effectively as a member of a unit team, cross functional teams and thrives in team-oriented environments.
• Prioritizes and adapts to change; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
• Working toward comfort in small to medium settings and increasing willingness to share information, add value to discussion and an ability to make decisions as part of a multi-disciplinary group.
• Knowledge of and able to use all technology required to perform primary job functions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: None

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The Pharmacy Chemotherapy Order Set Coordinator III must meet the following requirements to be hired and maintain their position in the Pharmacy Department at DFCI:

Minimum Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in either Nursing or Pharmacy required.

Minimum Experience:
10 years of experience in oncology and 3 years of building protocol orders in an EHR required. Familiar with clinical trials preferred. Experience working with various IT business applications or other health information systems/applications preferred. Proficiency with healthcare computer software (Epic Beacon/Willow, etc.) preferred.

Pediatric experience highly preferred.

License/Certification/Registration:
Registered as a Nurse or Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).