Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient - McLean

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Job Summary
Per-Diem Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient.

The clinical staff pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of assessing, verifying, dispensing, labeling, storing, recording, and using pharmaceutical preparations for patients throughout McLean Hospital. The team member ensures optimal clinical care in the acute and residential/partial psychiatric setting, which includes aspects of general medicine, through assessment of patient-specific factors and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Clinical staff pharmacists are responsible for appropriate supervision, training, and verification of all work performed by pharmacy technicians and interns. Clinical staff pharmacists also partake in clinical initiatives/services, inventory management, educational activities, hospital/department committees, and continuous quality improvement as assigned. The clinical staff pharmacist provides exemplary customer service to patients and staff while completing tasks efficiently and accurately.

Qualifications

Education
Doctor of Pharmacy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Massachusetts

Experience
Experience working as a pharmacist in a hospital setting 2-3 years preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Dispensing functions

• Utilizes computerized order entry system and patient medical record to timely and accurately receive, interpret, review, and process medication orders/prescriptions.
• Accurately prepares, labels, and dispenses medications based on medication orders or prescriptions according to Pharmacy Department Policies and Procedures and applicable laws.
• Supervises technicians in preparation of medications and verifies accuracy of all prepared orders including hospital prepared unit dosed medications.

Clinical functions

• Utilizes patient specific information when interpreting, reviewing, and approving medication orders to assess safety and efficacy.
• Serves as a hospital resource for drug information and utilizes appropriate reference materials when necessary.
• Participates in the Department's clinical initiatives and programs.

Additional functions

• Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided.

• Attends and actively participates in team conferences and staff meetings/in-services.
• Demonstrates organizational, time management and efficiency skills by prioritizing orders and activities.
• Adheres to all Pharmacy Department policies and procedures, McLean Hospital safety rules, Joint Commission standards, and any other applicable regulatory agency.

• Performs all tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees and staff members to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates appropriate judgment and communication skills when interacting with physicians, nursing, patients, and other hospital staff.
• Cooperates with others within and outside of department and coordinates work efforts.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

52 Oak Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range
- /

Grade
7

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EEO Statement:

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation 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.

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