Clinical Pharmacist

Boston Medical Center; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid time off

403(b) savings matches

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist responsible for supervising medication orders, providing clinical services, and training pharmacy staff. You will assess patient regimens for effectiveness and evaluate drug therapies, ensuring the best outcomes for patients.

The ideal candidate has a Doctor of Pharmacy, 2-5 years of hospital pharmacy experience, and is registered as a Pharmacist in Massachusetts. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Current registration as a Pharmacist in Massachusetts.
• PGY1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the filling and dispensing of medication orders.
• Participate in daily patient rounds providing pharmacotherapy input.
• Evaluate drug therapy for appropriateness including monitoring regimens.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Teaching skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising the filling and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage and storage of drugs. Provides clinical services and drug information to physicians, residents and nurses ensuring appropriate drug usage. Participates in the training of pharmacy technicians and co-op students. Engages in quality improvement projects which are specifically related to area of pharmacy expertise.

Position: Clinical Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Participates in daily patient rounds to provide input as to the selection and rational approach to the pharmacotherapy of the patient's disease including pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic principles, toxic and side effects of drugs as well as individual dosage recommendations for the drug or drugs to be administered.
• Evaluates all drug therapy for appropriate indications, dosage, drug interactions and allergies; monitors patients’ regimen for effectiveness & adverse drug events and intervenes as appropriate.
• Participates on inter and intradepartmental committees to integrate and coordinate the activities of the pharmacy, nursing and provider staff.
• Participates in the orientation and training of all new personnel.
• Interviews patients to obtain accurate and comprehensive patient medical history for the patient's medical record including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications regularly used, adverse reactions to drugs and allergies.
• Prepares drug monographs and review of drugs requested for admission to Hospital's Formulary.
• Assists in reviewing the cost of drugs and making necessary adjustments, as required. Conducts in-service education lectures for the medical staff, nurses, pharmacists, students, and other health care personnel regarding medication management, procedures and policies. Assists in the formulation and continual updating of departmental policies and procedures and pharmacy-nursing policies and procedures.
• Assists, occasionally, cleaning pharmacy delivery carts, medication bins, shelves, patient medication cassettes and drawers, and other pharmacy equipment.
• Performs related duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy with 2-5 years hospital pharmacy experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• PGY1 residency preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Current registration as a Pharmacist in Massachusetts is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Communication skills required for concise dissemination of information to patients, nurses and physicians.
• Administrative skills necessary to coordinate the personnel and pharmacy operations.
• Teaching skills required for the preceptorship of pharmacy students.

Compensation Range

$52.40- $75.96

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

Note

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans