Transitions of Care Pharmacist BWH
About The Position
This pharmacist specializes in optimizing medication therapy during transitions between care settings in hospital environments. Their responsibilities include formulating gold standard, best possible medication histories, performing medication reconciliation at admission and discharge, identifying and resolving discrepancies, coordinating with inpatient and outpatient providers, and providing patient-centered education to ensure safe continuity of care. Additional responsibilities include facilitating access to medications, identifying and addressing adherence barriers, and reducing readmissions through targeted interventions. Professional development opportunities include participation in research and the training and education of multidisciplinary team members and pharmacy learners.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Pharmacist [State License]
- 2-3 years of experience working as a pharmacist preferred
- 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
- Completion of a PGY-1 residency or PGY-2 residency in transitions of care, ambulatory care or internal medicine
- Attainment of relevant board certification (e.g., BCPS)
Responsibilities
- Formulating gold standard, best possible medication histories
- Performing medication reconciliation at admission and discharge
- Identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Coordinating with inpatient and outpatient providers
- Providing patient-centered education to ensure safe continuity of care
- Facilitating access to medications
- Identifying and addressing adherence barriers
- Reducing readmissions through targeted interventions
- Participation in research
- Training and education of multidisciplinary team members and pharmacy learners
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
