Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory (Adult), 40hr, Day

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s **experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations**.* The pharmacist shall hold a current unrestricted license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth and currently be engaged in pharmacy practice in the Commonwealth.* Must have Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, if applicable.* The pharmacist shall wear a nametag, which identifies him/her as a pharmacist.* The pharmacist shall have completed 5 years’ experience as a licensed pharmacist or have satisfied one of the requirements in 247 CMR 16.02(1)(c),* Have earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and have entered into a collaborative practice agreement on or before 2017; or Have completed such other education or residency criteria that the MA Board of Pharmacy determines to be the equivalent of five years’ experience as a licensed pharmacist.* The pharmacist shall devote a portion of practice to the defined drug therapy area that the pharmacist shall co-manage.* The pharmacist shall complete, in each year of the term of the protocol, at least 5 contact hours or 0.5 continuing education units of Board-approved continuing education that address areas of practice generally related to the particular collaborative practice protocol.* The pharmacist must notify the Board of Registration of Pharmacists of change of employment, supervising physician or departure from the state within 30 days. Whenever an authorized pharmacist participating in CDTM is disciplined by the Board, whether by agreement or Board order, or otherwise subject to any practice restrictions, the authorized pharmacist must provide written notification of such discipline or practice restriction to each supervising physician.* A supervising physician or physician designee may permit a pharmacist to approach patients of all ages and with all types of conditions, to perform the following tasks pursuant to a written CDTM agreement including, but not limited to:* Collect and review patient history, including a medication history and relevant disease state history to manage CDTM services as appropriate per protocol.* In the ambulatory setting, monitor vital signs as appropriate per protocol and record pertinent data.* Assist the supervising physician or physician designee in an inpatient setting as follows:* Record patient progress notes.* Order and interpret select laboratory test as outlined in the specific CDTM protocols.* Order medications as outlined in the specific CDTM Protocols.* Instruct and counsel patients on the use of prescribed drug therapy.* Precepts Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation students, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation students, and pharmacy residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.* Participates in continuing education programs, meetings, training programs and related activities.* Prepares educational materials and participates in information sharing activities for the health care community and general public.* Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree; OR Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) degree with 3 years hospital experience.* Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.* ·ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) is recommended.* Minimum of 1 year of direct Ambulatory patient care experience.* Medication Therapy Management certification or equivalent.* Board certification in a related area of ambulatory practice.At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr