Clinical Pharmacist - NWH
About The Position
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem Clinical Pharmacist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The pharmacist interprets, verifies, enters, compounds, and dispenses pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. The role supports safe and effective medication use through clinical assessment, drug information, and patient counseling, and assists with coordinating pharmacy service activities. The position is onsite at 2014 Washington Street and works a rotating shift. It is classified as per diem, with scheduled weekly hours listed as 0. The hourly pay range is $61.50–$76.50. The pharmacist also contributes to patient care, pharmacy operations, staff oversight, and clinical and educational programs while maintaining required licensure and education.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college or university of pharmacy.
- Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy licensure.
- Knowledge of medication management for adult and older adult patients.
- Maintain required licensure and educational requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One to four years of clinical pharmacy experience in an acute care hospital.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
- Board certification, such as BCPS or another relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and evaluate medication orders before entry or verification.
- Clinically assess orders for dose, route, frequency, and appropriateness of therapy.
- Monitor orders for drug interactions, adverse reactions, incompatibilities, therapeutic duplication, and allergies.
- Identify, mitigate, prevent, and document medication-order or therapeutic-regimen problems, including medication errors and adverse drug reactions.
- Verify the accuracy of order entry and dispensed medication products.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to provide optimal pharmaceutical care.
- Advise nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications.
- Control narcotics and assist with record maintenance.
- Oversee pharmacy technician activities.
- Assist in developing and implementing departmental clinical and educational programs.
- Assist with inventory control and proper medication storage.
- Compound extemporaneous medications and prepare IV admixtures as needed; inspect completed IV solutions for accuracy and compatibility.
- Comply with USP 797 and USP 795 when compounding or overseeing compounded medications.
- Prepare prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy laws and practice.
- Maintain proper licensure and educational requirements and provide documentation upon request.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
