Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine - Rounding

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. The Department of Pharmacy at Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist in Internal Medicine to join our team. This pharmacist will work in a mainly decentralized role, including rounding with an Internal Medicine team and providing clinical coverage for medical and surgical patients, with teaching opportunities within our Pharmacy Residency Program. The position will operate on a predominantly Monday‑Friday day shift schedule, with rotating weekends/holidays and evening/overnight coverage as needed. Pharmacists work closely with other health care practitioners to meet the various needs of our patients. Pharmacists review and approve medication orders, monitor drug therapies, and provide drug information. They improve the health of patients by providing pharmaceutical care to individual patients and by serving as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. Pharmacists take on charge responsibility and supervise and direct support staff. Clinical Pharmacists must have the ability to work independently with minimal to no direct supervision, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and assume direct responsibility of medication distribution, IV admixtures, and safety and efficacy of prescribed drug therapy in accordance with laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. They are responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug‑related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes through drug distribution, centralized pharmacy operations, and/or in patient care rounds. Clinical Pharmacists will participate in patient care rounds as required and are required to staff every fourth weekend. Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Practice in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and accrediting bodies (e.g., Board of Registration in Pharmacy, DPH, FDA, DEA). Adhere to and interpret institutional, departmental, and pharmacy policies and procedures, and implement them on assigned shifts. Maintain required licensure, certifications, credentials, and continuing education. Assume operational responsibility for assigned pharmacy service areas and shift activities without direct supervision. Provide staffing coverage across pharmacy areas as trained and assigned. Uphold a culture of professionalism, respect, teamwork, and patient safety within the Pharmacy Department. Coordinate and supervise the work of pharmacists, technicians, students, residents, interns, and other supportive personnel. Participate in onboarding, orientation, training, mentorship, precepting, and performance evaluation of pharmacy staff and learners. Prepare, compound, verify, and dispense medications (including sterile products, unit dose, bulk, and extemporaneous compounds) accurately and safely. Ensure the accuracy, sterility, and timeliness of all medication preparations and intravenous products. Maintain accurate records and controls for controlled substances, investigational drugs, and clinical research medications. Review, interpret, and verify medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, and patient‑specific factors; clarify discrepancies with prescribers. Provide prospective evaluation, monitoring, and optimization of drug therapy, including pharmacokinetic dosing and surveillance activities. Identify, document, resolve, and help prevent medication‑related problems, adverse drug events, and near misses. Document and communicate clinical interventions, consults, and medication‑related information to ensure continuity of care. Provide drug information and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Support transitions of care through medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and preparation/dispensing of ambulatory prescriptions. Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, drug use evaluations, and other departmental or institutional initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (five‑year degree program) from an accredited college of pharmacy. Licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from the Board of Registration in Pharmacy. Good oral and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with members of other healthcare disciplines and other Pharmacy staff. Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory, manufacturing, and drug distribution. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacotherapy. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the patient care team. Other Requirements: Consistently promote a culture of wellbeing, empathy, collaboration, accountability, respect, and equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values. Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods (approximately 70% of the time) and lift up to 25 lbs. Aware of occasional exposure to infectious disease and to possible carcinogenic, mutagenic, and sensitizing medications. Minimal exposure to caustic agents, acids, and fumes. Pay Range: $120,640.00 USD – $162,364.80 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Vaccination Requirement: As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr