Clinical Pharmacist - NWH
About The Position
Mass General Brigham is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. This role is responsible for interpreting, verifying, entering, compounding, and dispensing pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. The pharmacist helps ensure the safe and effective use of medications, provides drug information and patient counseling, and assists with developing and coordinating pharmacy services. The position works an evening shift for 40 hours per week and is onsite at 2014 Washington Street. The pharmacist also supports direct patient care, interdisciplinary rounds, pharmacy technician oversight, medication inventory and storage, and departmental clinical and educational programs. The role requires compliance with applicable pharmacy laws and USP 797 and USP 795 requirements when compounding or overseeing compounded medications.
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 is required.
- Knowledge of medication management for adult and older adult patients is required.
Nice To Haves
- One to four years of clinical pharmacy experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency is preferred.
- Board certification, such as BCPS (Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist) or another certification, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and evaluate medication orders before entry or verification.
- Clinically assess medication 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 direct patient-care interdisciplinary rounds to deliver 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.
- Prepare IV admixtures as needed and 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- 50% off MBTA passes
- Access to childcare resources and emergency backup care
- Retirement plans, including 403(b), cash balance, and TSA options
- Discounts on tickets and passes for ski resorts, museums, sporting events, and more
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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Job Type
Full-time
