Clinical Pharmacist - Anticoagulation

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA seeks a Clinical Pharmacist responsible for pharmaceutical care, verification, filling and dispensing medication orders. You will provide clinical services and medication information to staff ensuring proper medication use and supervise pharmacy technicians and students.

You will support the Anticoagulation Clinic under the Medical Director and work with the Pharmacy Director, providing age-appropriate comprehensive care and collaborating with medical staff and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college/university with a B.S. in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. degree is required.
• Active licensed Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or eligible for reciprocity) is required.
• BLS healthcare provider required.
• Board Certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care by verifying, filling and dispensing medication orders; offer clinical services and medication information to medical staff and nurses to ensure appropriate medication use.
• Supervise and verify the accuracy of all work performed by pharmacy technicians and students.
• Support clinical pharmacy services and initiatives including the pharmacy residency program.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Develop and promote collaborative relationships with medical staff, nurses and other allied health clinical staff.
• Provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of patients served by the Anticoagulation Clinic, as directed by the Clinic's Medical Director; line responsibility to the Director of the Pharmacy and/or designee.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Computer skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D. degree

Massachusetts Pharmacist Licensure (Active)

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Services, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care through the verification, filling and dispensing of medication orders. Provides clinical services and medication information to medical staff and nurses ensuring appropriate medication use. Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work performed by pharmacy technicians and students. Supports all clinical pharmacy services and initiatives including the pharmacy residency program. Works independently with limited supervision. Develops and promotes collaborative and collegial relationships with medical staff, nurses and other allied health clinical staff.

Additional responsibilities include provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the Anticoagulation Clinic, as directed by the Clinic` s Medical Director. Line responsibility to the Director of the Pharmacy and/or designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited college/university with a B.S. in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. degree is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is highly preferred
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 residency desirable.

Licensure and/or Certification:

• Active licensed Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or eligible for reciprocity) is required
• BLS healthcare provider required.
• Board Certification is desirable

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.