Beacon Order Set Coordinator Nurse or Pharmacist

Job Description

The Pharmacy Pediatric Chemotherapy Order Set Coordinator II is responsible for participating in the development and standardization 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 Pediatric Chemotherapy Order Set Coordinator II 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 II will collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team within the Institute and Boston Children's Hospital 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.

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.
• 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 within DFCI pediatric clinic and Boston Children's Hospital.
• 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 under supervision.
• Communicate revisions for active patient order management to clinicians.
• Work toward an understanding of daily / weekly workload and the timelines required for protocol review as well as the ability to prioritize the work.
• Additional responsibilities will include participation on project work or protocol maintenance project work (as needed).

The Pharmacy Chemotherapy Order Set Coordinator II 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 :

7 years of experience in oncology required. Pediatric Experience preferred. Familiar with clinical trials preferred. Experience working with various IT business applications or other health information systems / applications preferred.

Familiar with healthcare computer software (Epic Beacon / Willow, etc.) preferred.

License / Certification / Registration :

Registered as a Nurse or Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• 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.
• Detail oriented with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Works effectively as a member of a unit team, cross functional teams and thrives in team-oriented environments.
• Working toward proficiency of all technology required to perform primary job functions.
• Prioritizes and adapts to change; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
• Communicates in a professional manner with others within the Institute and across the Enterprise.
• Working toward proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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 equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.

Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse 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.

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