Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

10h • 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 provides pharmacy services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and may include prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). The posting indicates that this position does not require patient care.

The pharmacist directs and coordinates pharmacy services, supervises and verifies work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift, and operates according to pharmacy policies and procedures. The role supports formulary and medication-management initiatives, target drug programs, adverse drug event monitoring, documentation, quality improvement, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Required pharmacist state license.
• Extensive knowledge and ability in department areas including IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory pharmacy, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles across neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs.
• Ability to work relatively independently.
• 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.
• Ability to provide care as described in department policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Optimize drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.
• Direct and coordinate the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
• 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 set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Participate in training medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
• Complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain licensure.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree