Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Anticoagulation

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,278 - 86,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Discretionary annual bonuses

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is looking for a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist in the Anticoagulation Department to ensure optimal patient outcomes through effective medication use and education. The role involves providing crucial drug information and support for healthcare professionals.

This position requires a Bachelor’s or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy, along with relevant work experience and licensure in Massachusetts. The compensation ranges from $43.03 to $62.50 per hour, with various employee benefits including health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy required.
• Five years of relevant experience or post-graduate training preferred.
• Licensure to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures optimum patient outcomes related to medication use.
• Provides drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Involved in education of pharmacists, residents, and students.

Skills

Deep knowledge of medications and their effects

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Organized work style

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-management skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Position

Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Anticoagulation Department (Ambulatory Pharmacy)

Schedule

Exempt, Per Diem

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, ensures optimum patient outcomes related to medication use by preventing or resolving drug‑related issues and optimizing the drug therapy of patients. Provides drug information to patients and families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Integrally involved in education of pharmacists, residents, and students. Serves as a resource and drug expert in one of seven specialty areas. Strives to increase knowledge through research and writing activities. May also be involved in coordinating the acquisition, distribution, and control of drug therapy for patients under the care of the pharmacist.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and at least five years of pertinent work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and post‑graduate training, with at least three years of pertinent work experience.
• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy with post‑graduate training or at least two years of relevant work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Work requires licensure to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts and/or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts by the hire date. Applicant may be licensed in another state and pending reciprocation.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep knowledge of medications, their effects, drug interactions, medical procedures, therapies, diagnosis and disease states.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with hospital staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.
• Organized work style and ability to keep well‑written documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Additional language skills a plus.
• Self‑management skills, self‑starter and strong work ethic.
• Process improvement skills and acumen.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and web browsers.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $43.03–$62.50 per hour. Total compensation includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources supporting employee and family well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. Accommodations for disabilities are available. BMC participates in Electronic Employment Verification Program and requires vaccination against COVID‑19 and flu, including booster doses.