Pharmacist - PRN

Ernest Health•Arlington, MA

11d

About The Position

Arlington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist to join its team of patient caregivers. The position supports clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting, including consultation with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, errors, and complaints; review and monitoring of drug therapies; and advising physicians on prescribing-related financial risk management. The pharmacist is expected to follow applicable national regulations and standards of practice, maintain quality and safety standards, and integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital is part of Ernest Health, which offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs and opportunities for employees to provide feedback about their work experience.

Requirements

Current license as a Registered Pharmacist.
Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.
Conduct drug utilization reviews and prepare drug review criteria for medical staff approval.
Monitor drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggest alternatives as appropriate.
Consult with physicians and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.