Pharmacist I MGH
About The Position
The Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking motivated individuals to join our Medicine – Surgery team in a per diem capacity (~16 hours of availability per month). Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Clinical Pharmacists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. These clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Pharmaceutical care services include, but are not limited to, assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct practice-related research and patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required
- Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred
- Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required and PGY2 Pharmacy Residency preferred (e.g., Pharmacotherapy or Internal Medicine)
- Clinical pharmacy experience (1-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred; required if no PGY2 residency training
- Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
- Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred
- Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
- Works relatively independently.
- Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
- Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
- Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred
- Completion of ASHP accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency preferred (e.g., Pharmacotherapy or Internal Medicine)
- Clinical pharmacy experience (1-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
