Pharmacist-Project Manager (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Needham, MA

214d

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. The Pharmacist is responsible for project management of assigned projects assigned by the Director of Pharmacy including, but not limited to, upgrading, evaluation, implementation, and quality assurance of all pharmacy computer systems including Epic and Pyxis. Is responsible for project planning and implementation of the medication portion of interdisciplinary projects along with other members of the healthcare team. Performs the job by demonstrating technical ability, understanding of expectations, and ability to multi-task in compliance with and also assists in revising and updating organizational policies and procedures. Applies knowledge of information systems and the medication-use process to improve patient care by ensuring that new technologies support safe and effective medication use. Understands aspects of pharmacy informatics systems and their impacts on other hospital systems. Supports the functions of the healthcare team in regards to the Meditech medication dictionary. Supports the mission of the department by ensuring that the right patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy. This position will be responsible for managing the various technology and non-technology projects of the department. In particular, this position will assist with the implementation of a point of care bedside verification system.

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
• Current pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Experience with pharmacy informatics systems.
• Strong technical ability and understanding of pharmacy operations.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Epic and Pyxis systems.
• Previous project management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medication-use processes and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Applies the knowledge of information systems and the medication-use process to improve patient care by ensuring that current and new technologies lead to safer and more effective medication use.
• Regularly supports the implementation of new technologies and maintenance of current technologies leading to safe and effective medication-use by working to develop system improvements.
• Manages daily controlled substance replenishment of Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) on the nursing units, as well as all of the Anesthesia cabinets within the OR.
• Develops and maintains a system monitoring discrepancies for both nursing units Pyxis ADCs as well as Anesthesia ADCs.
• Communicates with anesthesiologists and CNRAs on an ongoing basis to resolve discrepancies.
• Participates in the identification and resolution of system problems and procedures and evaluates solutions to identified problems.
• Discriminates between user/education and system problems; works towards resolution of problems through application of technical knowledge and provides communication and follow-up.
• Develops a system of monthly review by nursing supervisors and the Director of Anesthesia for all nursing and anesthesia staff using modified reports from RxAuditor, to monitor possible drug diversion.
• Organizes and maintains all files and subdirectories related to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Meetings.
• Develops all graphic presentations and maintains all quality assurance monitoring of pharmacy operations.
• Provides education, training, and operational support to staff.
• Continually shares operational education outside of structured education and training sessions.

Benefits

• Part-time flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to make a difference in patient care.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees