Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem, Inpatient Hospital

Mass General Brigham•Middleborough, MA

2d•$46 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary The clinical staff pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of assessing, verifying, dispensing, labeling, storing, recording, and using pharmaceutical preparations for patients throughout McLean Hospital. The team member ensures optimal clinical care in the acute and residential/partial psychiatric setting, which includes aspects of general medicine, through assessment of patient-specific factors and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Clinical staff pharmacists are responsible for appropriate supervision, training, and verification of all work performed by pharmacy technicians and interns. Clinical staff pharmacists also partake in clinical initiatives/services, inventory management, educational activities, hospital/department committees, and continuous quality improvement as assigned. The clinical staff pharmacist provides exemplary customer service to patients and staff while completing tasks efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy required
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Massachusetts
Experience working as a pharmacist in a hospital setting 2-3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes computerized order entry system and patient medical record to timely and accurately receive, interpret, review, and process medication orders/prescriptions.
Accurately prepares, labels, and dispenses medications based on medication orders or prescriptions according to Pharmacy Department Policies and Procedures and applicable laws.
Supervises technicians in preparation of medications and verifies accuracy of all prepared orders including hospital prepared unit dosed medications.
Utilizes patient specific information when interpreting, reviewing, and approving medication orders to assess safety and efficacy.
Serves as a hospital resource for drug information and utilizes appropriate reference materials when necessary.
Participates in the Department’s clinical initiatives and programs.
Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided.
Attends and actively participates in team conferences and staff meetings/in-services.
Demonstrates organizational, time management and efficiency skills by prioritizing orders and activities.
Adheres to all Pharmacy Department policies and procedures, McLean Hospital safety rules, Joint Commission standards, and any other applicable regulatory agency.
Performs all tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees and staff members to provide excellent customer service.
Demonstrates appropriate judgment and communication skills when interacting with physicians, nursing, patients, and other hospital staff.
Cooperates with others within and outside of department and coordinates work efforts.