Clinical Pharmacist - Salem Hospital

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

2d•$127,000 - $159,120•Onsite

About The Position

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 Clinical Pharmacist - Nights 7 on 7 off A pharmacist is responsible for: The procurement, distribution, and control of all pharmaceuticals used within the North Shore Medical Center. The ideal candidate will be responsible, trained, and competent for the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. The Clinical Pharmacist is also responsible for assuring the safe and effective use of medications, provision of drug information, and patient counseling. They will be responsible for assisting in the development and coordination of all the activities of pharmacy services.

Requirements

Proficiently demonstrate computer applications.
Requires attention to detail and concentration.
Good analytical skills are a must.
Ability to manage a large number of tasks simultaneously and to anticipate future needs.
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of professionals and non-professionals.
New grads require 2 years experience in a clinical setting as a pharmacy intern.
Minimum of 2 years experience working in a clinical environment preferred.
Graduate from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
Current licensure as a Pharmacist by the State of Massachusetts is required.

Responsibilities

Interprets and evaluates medication orders prior to entry/verification
Clinically assesses orders for dose, route, frequency, and appropriateness of medication therapy
Monitors orders for drug interactions, adverse reactions, incompatibilities, therapeutic duplication, allergies
Identifies, mitigates, prevents, and documents problems with medication orders or therapeutic regimens, including medication errors or adverse drug reactions
Verifies the accuracy of order entry and of medication products dispensed
Delivers optimal pharmaceutical care by participating in direct patient-care interdisciplinary rounds
Advises nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications
Narcotic control and assists in record maintenance
Oversees pharmacy technician activities
Assists in developing and implementing departmental clinical and educational programs
Assists in inventory control and proper medication storage
Inspects completed IV admixtures as prepared by support staff for quality and accuracy. May be asked to prepare IV admixtures as needed.
Complies with USP 797 and USP 795 when compounding or overseeing compounded medications
Prepares prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy laws and practice
Maintains proper licensure and educational requirements and provides documentation upon request