Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Per Diem

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

18h•$55 - $68

About The Position

Clinical pharmacists work closely with other health practitioners to meet patient needs by reviewing and approving medication orders, monitoring drug therapies, and providing drug information. The role improves patient health by providing pharmaceutical care and serving as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. It provides leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining hospital and departmental systems that promote desirable patient outcomes. The pharmacist educates students, interns, residents, nurses, and patients, participates in drug therapy research, and supervises and directs support personnel. The pharmacist directs and coordinates clinical activities in an assigned pharmacy service area and prepares, compounds, and dispenses medications in accordance with state and federal laws. The position may also include medication history interviews, medication reconciliation and optimization, patient education, multidisciplinary team participation, home visits, continuing education, student and resident precepting, and contributions to treatment guidelines and departmental initiatives. The role collaborates with other pharmacists to provide operational support, including coverage as described in departmental policies and procedures. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, a pharmacist license, and one year of related experience. Preferred qualifications include a PharmD, board certification, four years of related experience with clinical pharmacy expertise and direct patient care experience through residency training or prior employment, and experience in drug utilization review and analysis. The stated pay range is $55.00–$68.16, based on full-time equivalent. Individual offers consider relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity. Tufts Medicine describes a comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
Pharmacist license.
One year of related experience.
Clinical pharmacy expertise with direct patient care experience, either through residency training or prior job experience, is required for the preferred experience qualification.
Knowledge of Pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards, including controlled-drug inventory recordkeeping.
Superior verbal and written presentation skills and strong communication skills, including delivering individual and group presentations.
Knowledge of integrated health networks and health plan drug formularies.
Project and resource management skills.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respect and maintain the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Knowledge of clinical best practices and standards for optimizing medication use.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to work with people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.
Understanding of chronic health condition management and population management.
Motivational Interviewing proficiency.
Ability to prioritize and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively.
Detail orientation, strong organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
Experience with electronic medical records.
Willingness and ability to learn and use evolving technology and procedures.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including frequent standing and walking, lifting 5–10 pounds, occasional carrying of light loads, stooping or kneeling, fine manual dexterity, and ability to see medications, computer screens, and reports.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Board certification.
Four years of related experience.
Experience in drug utilization review and analysis.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate clinical activities in the assigned pharmacy service area.
Prepare, compound, and dispense medications in accordance with state and federal laws.
Review and interpret physician orders for appropriateness, including indication, clarity, dose accuracy, allergies, interactions, and therapeutic duplication.
Contact and confer with physicians about questions or irregularities in medication orders, and document interventions and outcomes in Meditech Clinical Intervention.
Ensure medications are accurately prepared and labeled with necessary information; supervise support staff when applicable and ensure pharmacy operations comply with regulations.
Provide accurate and timely drug information using pharmacology knowledge, reference books, and scientific literature.
Conduct medication history interviews when needed, reconcile medication therapies, and provide drug information to patients and families.
Anticipate controlled drug needs for patient care areas based on completed Controlled Drug Disposition Records.
Ensure medication station inspections are completed by Pharmacy Assistants or, in their absence, by the pharmacist.
Discuss medications with patients, document education in patient progress notes, and participate in Medication Use Evaluation.
Perform order entry and use Registered Pharmacist functions of the pharmacy computer system, entering required information accurately and efficiently.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, review discharge medication lists, improve medication reconciliation, and provide medication optimization consultations.
Conduct home visits when needed to review medications, support adherence, and provide education such as inhaler teaching.
Participate in Pharmacy Quality Programs relating to people, clinical excellence, operational excellence, financial performance and growth, safety and quality, and research.
Collaborate with other pharmacists to provide operational support, including weekend, holiday, evening, night, and on-call coverage as required by departmental policies and procedures.
Provide continuing education for clinical staff and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students, interns, and residents.
Participate in developing and implementing treatment guidelines, protocols, clinical pathways, and departmental drug-specific or population-specific initiatives.