Clinical Pharmacist

Anna Jaques Hospital; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a pharmacist to lead distribution and medication safety across patient care areas in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations and collaboration with the healthcare team to optimize therapy.

The position requires active MA pharmacist licensure and up to 2 years of experience, with a preference for hospital experience. The pay range is competitive and reflects duties, shift differentials, and location within Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in Massachusetts.
• 0–2 years experience.
• Hospital work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practices in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; maintains credentials and adheres to institutional policies.
• Reviews and verifies medication orders considering diagnosis, weight, age, allergies, organ function, labs, interactions; clarifies unclear orders with the prescriber.
• Documents and communicates pertinent information with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Supervises students, technicians and residents; checks medications including sterile products and unit-dose meds as needed.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting medication-related events and near misses.
• Performs daily pharmacy surveillance monitoring and other patient care initiatives.
• Works collaboratively across the Pharmacy Department with respect and teamwork.

Skills

0-2 years experience

Education

Massachusetts Pharmacist License

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary:

Initiates and ensures the quality of pharmacy drug distribution services in all patient care areas. Assumes direct responsibility of direct medication distribution, IV admixtures, safety and efficacy of drug therapy in accordance with laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.

Job Description:

Essential Core Responsibilities:

• Practices in accordance with the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Maintains certification and credentials in accordance with the Board of Registration and adheres to institutional policies and procedures.
• Reviews and verifies medication orders with consideration, including but not limited to the following patient specific parameters: diagnosis, weight/body surface area, age, allergies, organ function, laboratory values, medication duplication, drug interactions. Clarifies orders deemed to be inappropriate, incomplete, or otherwise unclear with the prescriber in a timely manner.
• Documents and communicates pertinent information and discussion with the healthcare team and pharmacy staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Supervises the activities of students, technicians, and residents within the pharmacist area of practice, including checking medications such as compounded sterile products and prepared unit-dose medications, as needed.
• Promotes a culture of patient safety by submitting medication related events and near misses.
• Completes daily pharmacy surveillance tool monitoring, including follow-up and documentation, as well as other daily patient care initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy personnel. Upholds a culture of respect and teamwork across the Pharmacy Department.

Level Specific Responsibilities:

• Participates in the onboarding and training of new hires
• Precepts and evaluates students and/or residents in institutional capacity.
• Actively participates in continuous performance improvement activities of the department, including providing suggestions on how to improve day-to-day operations.

Required Qualifications:

• 0-2 years experience
• Active Pharmacist license in Massachusetts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospital work experience

Pay Range:

$57.00 - $76.71

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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