Overnight Clinical Pharmacist - MGH

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Job Summary Clinical Pharmacist - Overnight (7 on, 7 off) Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. They provide direct patient‑centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. Clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Pharmaceutical care services include, but are not limited to, assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease‑specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. They serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups, manage appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards, conduct practice‑related research, patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives to improve medication‑use processes or pharmacy practice, and provide medication and practice‑related education/training. They actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students. 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 Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR – Massachusetts] – Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred Experience Experience working as a pharmacist 2‑3 years preferred Required Qualifications Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty is preferred upon hire, and required within 18 months of hiring Must meet all Board of Pharmacy requirements to enter into a collaborative drug therapy management agreement, when applicable Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, when applicable Preferred Qualifications Postgraduate residency/fellowship training is preferred Completion of ASHP‑accredited PGY1 with critical care experience or a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution. Attention to detail. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient; possess ability to assess patient data relative to age‑specific needs; provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures. Works relatively independently. Participates in department quality improvement efforts. Participates in the training of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license. Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices. Additional General Skills/Abilities Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient‑centered care Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence‑based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments Strong teaching and precepting skills and expertise in experiential training Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 55 Fruit Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Pay Range $96,886.40 - $140,899.20/Annual Grade 7 EEO Statement 1200 The General 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr JobRx, Inc.