Clinical Pharmacist, 24hrs

Winchester Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts seeks a licensed pharmacist to review and interpret orders, dispense medications for inpatient and outpatient care, and monitor therapies to ensure safety and efficacy. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and collaboration with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Candidates should have a BS Pharmacy, PharmD preferred, MA licensure, and experience in EPIC/Willow or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred; licensure required in MA.
• Experience in an institutional setting preferred (1+ year).
• Strong English communication and computer skills with patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications for inpatient and outpatient settings with accurate dosage and drug interaction checks.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize therapy and address clarifications.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records and ensure timely STAT order processing.
• Prepare intravenous medications in sterile environment, label correctly and monitor aseptic technique.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and participate in education of students on rotation.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, and ensure compliant documentation.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

EPIC Willow / Beacon

Meditech Pharmacy module

Pyxis distribution system

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. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by reviewing and interpreting physician orders, dispensing medications, monitoring drug therapies and providing accurate and timely drug information while complying with all legal and practice standards. This licensed clinical staff position will have an impact on improving quality and safety by providing accurate and therapeutic medication to patients and on staff satisfaction and efficiency by processing prescriptions in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Education Preferred: Doctor in pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Experience Preferred: At least 1 year in an institutional setting
• Other Skills/Knowledge Required: Strong computer skills required, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team
• Other Skills/Knowledge Preferred: Ability to input data and maintain the system that are utilized to execute medication orders EPIC Willow / Beacon Experience, Experience working in a USP 797/800 compliant sterile compounding environment.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts
• Pharmacist must not have infractions pending against held licensures or license eligible with license obtained within four months of employment

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Dispenses medication by receiving, interpreting and accurately dispensing medications for both inpatient and outpatient; monitors for correct dosage, drug interactions, allergies and the appropriateness of therapy while incorporating the special needs for patient age and patient types.
• Promotes communication, collaboration and problem-solving with members of the healthcare team, patients and/or family members/significant others.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in their assigned area and fosters a climate of clinical and professional excellence.
• Consults with providers to discuss therapy when in need of clarification to ensure appropriate therapy or concerning alternative therapy when non-formulary or target drugs are prescribed.
• Maintains patient’s medication records.
• Processes STAT medication orders completely in a timely manner.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of all intravenous fluids, including potential nutrition solutions, chemotherapy, intravenous solutions, intravenous piggybacks and irrigation solutions observing standards of aseptic technique.
• Ensures products are labeled correctly.
• Prepares and dispenses all controlled substances accurately while maintaining all appropriate records according to state and federal rules and regulations.
• Inputs dispensing data into Meditech Pharmacy module and Pyxis distribution system.
• Directs and oversees the work of pharmacy techs, auditing their work and verifying they are operating within their scope of practice.
• Actively participates in the education of pharmacist students on rotation.
• Performs all required documentation accurately, legibly and timely.
• Cover other departments, including Employee Pharmacy and Oncology, as needed based on staffing needs.

Pay Range: $54.00 - $72.68 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 based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.