Clinical Pharmacist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Milton, GA

15d•$57 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Beth Israel Deaconess Milton is committed to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. The Pharmacist performs a variety of professional duties to ensure that medications for all patients of BID Hospital - Milton be provided in conformance with current standards of quality pharmaceutical practice in a timely fashion. Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, following established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the Pharmacist performs a variety of functions related to the compounding, preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of drug therapies, as well as providing drug information.

Requirements

0-2 years experience
Active Pharmacist license in Massachusetts

Nice To Haves

Hospital work experience

Responsibilities

Practices in accordance with the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Maintains certification and credentials in accordance with the Board of Registration and adheres to institutional policies and procedures.
Reviews and verifies medication orders with consideration, including but not limited to the following patient specific parameters: diagnosis, weight/body surface area, age, allergies, organ function, laboratory values, medication duplication, drug interactions. Clarifies orders deemed to be inappropriate, incomplete, or otherwise unclear with the prescriber in a timely manner.
Documents and communicates pertinent information and discussion with the healthcare team and pharmacy staff to ensure continuity of care.
Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
Supervises the activities of students, technicians, and residents within the pharmacist area of practice, including checking medications such as compounded sterile products and prepared unit-dose medications, as needed.
Promotes a culture of patient safety by submitting medication related events and near misses.
Completes daily pharmacy surveillance tool monitoring, including follow-up and documentation, as well as other daily patient care initiatives.
Works collaboratively with all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy personnel. Upholds a culture of respect and teamwork across the Pharmacy Department.
Participates in the onboarding and training of new hires
Precepts and evaluates students and/or residents in institutional capacity.
Actively participates in continuous performance improvement activities of the department, including providing suggestions on how to improve day-to-day operations.