Snr Pharmacist BWFH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$63 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Pharmacist 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 laws and regulations and may include prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). This position is per diem and onsite at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. The pharmacist provides direction and guidance to pharmacists and ancillary staff, supports compliance with pharmacy policies and medication-management initiatives, documents clinical interventions and medication-related events, and participates in quality improvement, rounds, and professional training. The role works predominantly independently and contributes as a subject matter expert to department and system-wide initiatives.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Required pharmacist state license.
Complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain licensure.
Extensive knowledge and ability in department areas including IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory pharmacy, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan, including neonates, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs and provide care as described in department policies and procedures.
Ability to work predominantly independently.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience working as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and guidance to pharmacists and ancillary support staff, including technicians, regarding policies, procedures, accountability, and professional conduct.
Provide feedback for performance appraisals of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, physicians, residents, and medical assistants when appropriate.
Participate in resolving personnel management issues when requested by management.
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.
Attend and participate in daily medical and multidisciplinary rounds and specialty rounds as needed and as time allows.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers when staffing non-rounding services.
Follow policies, procedures, laws, and regulations established by the Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Develop and participate in training for medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
Contribute to site-wide and system-wide initiatives as a subject matter expert.