Pharmacist MVH

Mass General Brigham•Oak Bluffs, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist I is responsible for optimizing drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. The role provides pharmacy services in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The pharmacist may prescribe medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). The posting states that this position does not require patient care. The pharmacist directs and coordinates pharmacy services, supervises and verifies support personnel’s work during an assigned shift, and operates within pharmacy policies and procedures. The role supports medication safety and quality initiatives, including formulary management, target drug programs, and adverse drug event monitoring. This is a per-diem, onsite position at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, with a day shift and zero scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree; experience cannot be substituted for the degree.
Required pharmacist state license.
Extensive knowledge and ability in department areas including IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory services, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of growth and development principles across neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations; ability to assess patient data in relation to age-specific needs and provide care as described in department policies and procedures.
Ability to work relatively independently.
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.
Ability to complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain licensure.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR).
Two to three years of experience working as an institutional pharmacist.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
Supervise and verify the accuracy of work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
Operate within pharmacy policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
Document and report clinical interventions, medication errors, and adverse drug events.
Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
Follow policies, procedures, laws, and regulations established by the Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Participate in training medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
Maintain the pharmacist license by completing 20 continuing education credits per year.