Clinical Pharmacist BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for optimizing drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. The role also provides pharmacy services in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The pharmacist may prescribe medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). This position does not require patient care.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
Required pharmacist state license.
Extensive knowledge and ability in IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory pharmacy, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of growth and development across neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, and ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs.
Ability to provide care as described in department policies and procedures.
Ability to work relatively independently.
Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain licensure.
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling, and appropriate drug handling and storage.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR).
Two to three years of experience working as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate pharmacy service activities and delivery.
Supervise and verify the accuracy of work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
Operate within pharmacy policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
Document and report clinical interventions, medication errors, and adverse drug events.
Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
Follow policies, procedures, laws, and regulations established by the Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Participate in training medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.