Clinical Pharmacist_MAH (NE)

Job Description Pharmacists work closely with other health care practitioners to meet patient needs. They review and approve medication orders, monitor drug therapies, and provide drug information. Pharmacists act as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals, supervise support staff, and assume direct responsibility for medication distribution, IV admixtures, and the safety and efficacy of prescribed drug therapy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Practices in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and accrediting bodies (e.g., Board of Registration in Pharmacy, DPH, FDA, DEA). Adheres to and interprets institutional, departmental, and pharmacy policies and procedures, and implements them on assigned shifts. Maintains required licensure, certifications, credentials, and continuing education. Assumes operational responsibility for assigned pharmacy service areas and shift activities without direct supervision. Provides staffing coverage across pharmacy areas as trained and assigned. Upholds a culture of professionalism, respect, teamwork, and patient safety within the Pharmacy Department. Coordinates and supervises the work of pharmacists, technicians, students, residents, interns, and other supportive personnel. Participates in onboarding, orientation, training, mentorship, precepting, and performance evaluation of pharmacy staff and learners. Prepares, compounds, verifies, and dispenses medications (including sterile products, unit dose, bulk, and extemporaneous compounds) accurately and safely. Ensures the accuracy, sterility, and timeliness of all medication preparations and intravenous products. Maintains accurate records and controls for controlled substances, investigational drugs, and clinical research medications. Reviews, interprets, and verifies medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, and patient‑specific factors; clarifies discrepancies with prescribers. Provides prospective evaluation, monitoring, and optimization of drug therapy, including pharmacokinetic dosing and surveillance activities. Identifies, documents, resolves, and helps prevent medication‑related problems, adverse drug events, and near misses. Documents and communicates clinical interventions, consults, and medication‑related information to ensure continuity of care. Provides drug information and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Supports transitions of care through medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and preparation/dispensing of ambulatory prescriptions. Participates in quality assurance, utilization review, drug use evaluations, and other departmental or institutional initiatives. Performs 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 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 of time (standing or walking approximately 70% of the time). Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Awareness of occasional exposure to infectious disease and to possible carcinogenic, mutagenic, and sensitizing medications. Minimal exposure to caustic agents, acids, and fumes. Pay Range $55.00 - $69.75 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 JobRx, Inc.