Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist

Responsible for supervising the filling and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage and storage of drugs. Provides clinical services and drug information to physicians, residents and nurses ensuring appropriate drug usage. Participates in the training of pharmacy technicians and co-op students. Engages in quality improvement projects which are specifically related to area of pharmacy expertise.

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Part Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties:

• Participates in daily patient rounds to provide input as to the selection and rational approach to the pharmacotherapy of the patient's disease including pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic principles, toxic and side effects of drugs as well as individual dosage recommendations for the drug or drugs to be administered.
• Evaluates all drug therapy for appropriate indications, dosage, drug interactions and allergies; monitors patients' regimen for effectiveness & adverse drug events and intervenes as appropriate.
• Participates on inter and intradepartmental committees to integrate and coordinate the activities of the pharmacy, nursing and provider staff.
• Participates in the orientation and training of all new personnel.
• Interviews patients to obtain accurate and comprehensive patient medical history for the patient's medical record including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications regularly used, adverse reactions to drugs and allergies.
• Prepares drug monographs and review of drugs requested for admission to Hospital's Formulary.
• Assists in reviewing the cost of drugs and making necessary adjustments, as required. Conducts in-service education lectures for the medical staff, nurses, pharmacists, students, and other health care personnel regarding medication management, procedures and policies. Assists in the formulation and continual updating of departmental policies and procedures and pharmacy-nursing policies and procedures.
• Assists, occasionally, cleaning pharmacy delivery carts, medication bins, shelves, patient medication cassettes and drawers, and other pharmacy equipment.
• Performs related duties as needed

Job Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy with 2-5 years hospital pharmacy experience.

• PGY1 residency preferred.

• Current registration as a Pharmacist in Massachusetts is required by the hire date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Communication skills required for concise dissemination of information to patients, nurses and physicians.
• Administrative skills necessary to coordinate the personnel and pharmacy operations.
• Teaching skills required for the preceptorship of pharmacy students.

Compensation Range: $52.40- $75.96

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans