Clinical Pharmacist: Day Shift Leader & Preceptor

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage starting Day

Great Benefits

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to provide patient-centered care and lead clinical services. The role involves mentoring IPPE and APPE students, serving as primary preceptor to PGY-1 residents, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop medication therapy plans and round on patients.

The position emphasizes supervision of staff, ensuring safe medication use, and participating in residency activities while delivering high-quality clinical

Qualifications

• Pharm D degree and completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy residency plus 3 years of relevant experience. If no residency training, 5 years of post-graduate inpatient hospital experience in a clinical setting with experience in decentralized services
• MA Pharmacist license
• Board Certification or acquisition of Board Certification in next 2 years is desired

Responsibilities

• Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians
• Assess need for non-formulary items ordered according to department policy, and initiates contact with prescribing physician for substitute
• Verify physicians’ orders for proper dose, regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions/incompatibilities, adverse drug reactions and monitors lab data on all patients before dispensing medication. Utilizes appropriate communication log to notify physician/nurse of potential problem
• Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintains perpetual inventory log, performs weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory and ensures all forms are completed and filed appropriately
• Advise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications
• Actively participate in department programs and projects

Skills

Pharm D

PGY-1 Residency

3+ years inpatient hospital

MA Pharmacist license

Board Certification desired

Education

Pharm D degree

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to provide patient-centered care and lead clinical services. The role involves mentoring IPPE and APPE students, serving as primary preceptor to PGY-1 residents, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop medication therapy plans and round on patients.

The position emphasizes supervision of staff, ensuring safe medication use, and participating in residency activities while delivering high-quality clinical