Clinical Pharmacist

Summary The primary responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist include providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all patients within Baystate Health. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the clinical pharmacist will perform a variety of duties including age‑appropriate clinical pharmacy services, evaluation of medication orders for appropriateness, monitoring and patient follow‑up, drug information consultations, and support of the pharmacy department operations. The clinical pharmacist will maintain competency, training, and ongoing education of pharmaceutical knowledge, integrated technology, and practice model changes. It is the expectation of the clinical pharmacist to complete and document the appropriate tasks required to maintain patient‑specific record keeping in an electronic database. Such documentation may include Clinical Interventions, Safety Reporting Events, etc. The clinical pharmacist is also expected to adhere to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures as well as the applicable laws and regulations pertinent to the proper management of pharmacy practice. As defined by the Pharmacy Leadership Team, the clinical pharmacist will be expected to meet all departmental specific goals set forth on an annual basis. As an integrated member of the Pharmacy Team, the clinical pharmacist is expected to actively participate in working committees, engage in educational activities, and precept Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)/Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students as appropriate. The incumbent will be expected to maintain competency in the core areas of the inpatient pharmacy setting (Clinical order verification/drug information, USP 797 compounding, etc.) and satellite areas as deemed appropriately qualified (i.e., Chemotherapy Pharmacy, NICU, etc.). Job Responsibilities Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all patients which includes evaluation of medication orders and effective utilization of the Clinical Information System (CIS) – Cerner to evaluate all orders for correct drug, strength, and dose, specific to patient population, method of administration, allergies, dosing interval, drug interactions, duplication of therapy, stability/compatibility and formulary status. Maintains accurate documentation of all clinical interventions/clinical notes. Demonstrates an acceptable safe rate of orders verified per hour and accurate clinical order verification as determined by departmental standards. Performs all clinical duties assigned to pharmacist position which may include IV to PO dosing, Antimicrobial stewardship programs, etc. In the event the pharmacist is unable to perform daily duties, they are expected to appropriately hand‑off the task as necessary. Distributive Pharmacy Services: Maintains compliance with departmental expectations of accurately reviewing, verifying, and dispensing all pharmaceuticals in compliance with departmental policies and procedures, including regulatory compliance measures. Understands the basic modes of delivery (pneumatic tube, messenger, pharmacy technicians, grey bags, etc.) and expectations around turnaround time, batching, and reconciliation of all doses dispensed. Develops the required skills to integrate pharmacy technology into clinical pharmacist responsibilities and maintains competency and training as required (CIS, Baxa, TPN compounder, Pyxis med stations, CII safe, etc.). Provides drug information services to medical, nursing and ancillary staff: Demonstrates a clear understanding of the questions and efficiently retrieves pertinent patient‑specific information to research and formulate an accurate response in a timely manner. Utilizes the drug information on‑call pager appropriately. Effectively utilizes communication tools available to formulate or communicate an established plan of follow‑up with the requesting health care professional/patient when necessary. Leadership/Technician Oversight: Demonstrates direct oversight and provides supportive direction to pharmacy technician staff when appropriate. Triage all patient care activities as well as all operational and emergency situations based on supportive policies and procedures. Utilizes effective communication to escalate decision support to leadership as deemed necessary. Assists in the training, orientation and education of new employees, students and residents. Competency and Training: Demonstrates the minimum requirements as determined by Pharmacy Leadership Team surrounding the clinical and operational tasks within the main pharmacy, USP 797 sterile compounding, and integrated pharmacy technology. Completes all departmental and organizational requirements set forth via web‑based training (WBT), mandatory live educational sessions. Maintains compliance and accurate records of all continuing education units (CEU), licensure renewals, and ancillary certifications as required by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy. Maintains professional skill development/education through literature searches, changes in clinical practice guidelines, new medication therapy, etc. Regulatory Compliance: Documents and manages controlled substances in accordance with all state and federal guidelines. Demonstrates competency and understanding of the Joint Commission Medication Management Standards and the appropriate policies supporting the compliance of such standards at BH (including USP 797 requirements). Maintains compliance with all Department of Public Health (DPH) standards surrounding infection control, health and safety standards, and compliance measures. Communication and Engagement: Maintains compliance in utilizing the following modes of communication as deemed appropriate per BH and Departmental Pharmacy policies and procedures: email, web paging, shift‑to‑shift communication logs, and verbal hand‑off. Understanding the avenues for additional decision support are required (i.e., Supervisor on Call and Chain of Command). Actively participates in working committees, performance improvement teams, etc. to assist in the evaluation, planning, training, and implementation of initiatives to improve clinical quality, safety, and/or regulatory compliance. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Leadership has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. Required Work Experience PGY‑1 Residency or at least 3 years of Hospital Pharmacy. Preferred Work Experience None listed. Skills and Competencies Possesses excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Understands the principles of staff engagement. Proficient in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work independently and in a team‑based setting. Education Doctorate (Required) Certifications Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist – Board of Pharmacy Specialist Licensed Pharmacist – Other Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non‑exempt employees and based on assumed full‑time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum $57.18 – $65.73 – $77.75 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr