Sr. Pharmacist - 7 on 7 off schedule

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Pharmacist to enhance patient care through effective medication management. In this role, you will be responsible for processing medication orders and ensuring the safe administration of drugs. You will represent the Pharmacy in key programs, act as a liaison, and provide essential training to staff. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on patient health and safety. If you have a passion for pharmacy and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Maintain pharmaceutical knowledge for safe medication distribution.
• Provide training and in-service education to Pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and provide consultations to healthcare personnel.
• Coordinate daily workload and ensure drug security.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Medication Order Processing

Adverse Drug Event Documentation

Training and Education

Education

Baccalaureate in Pharmacy

Tools

Omnicell

Epic

Job description

Job Title: Senior Pharmacist

The Senior Pharmacist is responsible for processing medication orders entered in provider-order-entry (and written) by prescribers, promptly and accurately providing medications for patient administration, and supplying pertinent, timely, and accurate information to healthcare workers and patients for the safe and effective use of medications.

Additional responsibilities include representing the Pharmacy on key programs such as nutrition support and the Safety Committee. This involves acting as a liaison, serving on committees as appropriate, recommending policies and procedures, and reviewing drug and supply requirements for those programs.

1. Coordinate daily workload to meet departmental needs.
2. Check medication fills (Cassette, Omnicells, Floor Stock, etc.).
3. Prepare and process IV Admixtures.
4. Process a sufficient quantity of prescriber medication orders.
5. Provide drug consultations with healthcare personnel and patients.
6. Detect and assist in documenting adverse drug events, including reactions, medication errors, and near misses.
7. Perform and document target drug interventions.
8. Maintain necessary record keeping.
9. Provide training and in-service education to Pharmacy staff and other healthcare staff as needed.
10. Ensure proper drug security and control throughout the day.
11. Complete assigned medication inventory tasks.
12. Perform additional duties as requested by the Pharmacy Director or Assistant Director.

Staff must adhere to all C.A.R.E. Standards and be able to effectively communicate with all healthcare personnel. They should understand the basic operations of the Pharmacy Department, including processing orders, operating Omnicell cabinets and software, Epic, and other pharmacy technology.

Requirements include maintaining sufficient pharmaceutical knowledge for safe medication distribution, a Baccalaureate (or higher) degree in Pharmacy from an approved school, current Pharmacist registration in Massachusetts with no disciplinary actions, and hospital pharmacy experience.

Additional Information

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, leading with inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected statuses. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process.