Clinical Pharmacist, Neurocritical Care and Neurology

Clinical Pharmacist, Neurocritical Care and Neurology Date Posted: Friday, May 22, 2026 Company: Massachusetts General Hospital Department: Pharmacy Expertise: PharmD; Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Neurology, Critical Care, or Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship preferred Job Summary Massachusetts General Hospital is currently seeking highly motivated candidates to join our Neurosciences services team. The Neurocritical Care/Neurology Clinical Pharmacist will cover patients with a spectrum of neurological disorders and interact primarily with our multidisciplinary neurocritical care, neurology, and neurosurgery teams. The position is five weeks of days, with every sixth week of evenings and every fourth weekend, plus three holidays per year (annual rotation). Evening shift and weekend/holiday duties will primarily cover critical care/neurocritical care, with additional coverage for general neurology/neurosurgical patients. Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. They provide direct patient‑centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. They align with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct practice‑related research and patient‑care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication‑use processes or pharmacy practice. Finally, Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice‑related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students. Compensation rate is based on candidate experience aligned to this role level in a range between $127,000 and $160,000. Qualifications Required: Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Postgraduate residency/fellowship training is preferred. Board Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty is preferred, required within 18 months of hiring. Must meet all Board of Pharmacy requirements to enter into a collaborative drug therapy management agreement, when applicable. Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, when applicable. Preferred: Completion of ASHP‑accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Neurology, Critical Care, or Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience working as a pharmacist 2–3 years preferred. Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory, manufacturing, and drug distribution. Attention to detail. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient, and possess ability to assess patient data relative to age‑specific needs. Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures. Works relatively independently. Participates in department quality improvement efforts. Participates in the training of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license. Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices. Additional Job Details Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34–66%) Walking Frequently (34–66%) Sitting Occasionally (3–33%) Lifting Frequently (34–66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34–66%) 20lbs–35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3–33%) Pulling Occasionally (3–33%) Climbing Rarely ( Balancing Frequently (34–66%) Stooping Occasionally (3–33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3–33%) Crouching Occasionally (3–33%) Crawling Rarely ( Reaching Frequently (34–66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34–66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34–66%) Feeling Constantly (67–100%) Foot Use Rarely ( Vision – Far Constantly (67–100%) Vision – Near Constantly (67–100%) Talking Constantly (67–100%) Hearing Constantly (67–100%) Remote Type Onsite Work Location New England, Massachusetts Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $127,000 – $160,000 per year EEO Statement Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr