Clinical Pharmacist I - Pharmacotherapy

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to deliver pharmaceutical care in ambulatory settings. The role emphasizes rational drug therapy, patient safety, and collaboration with physicians and other clinicians in a hybrid practice model that includes telehealth and clinic visits. The candidate will monitor therapies, manage medications within collaborative protocols, and educate patients and caregivers.

A Pharm.D. or B.S.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D. or B.S.) is required.
• Board Certification through BPS within 2 years of employment or eligible.
• ASHP-accredited residency is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacotherapy services in ambulatory clinics.
• Monitor drug therapy for safety and effectiveness using criteria.
• Provide medication management with monitoring, dosing, and titration per protocols.
• Educate and counsel patients and families as appropriate.
• Participate in on-call program with documented outcomes.
• Develop and refine clinical pharmacy programs and protocols.
• Promote medication safety among colleagues and patients.
• Document medication use evaluations and measurable quality improvements.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals across CHA.
• Precept APPE students and PGY-1 residents.
• Assist in credentialing and privileging as directed.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Patient education

Pharmacy practice

Ambulatory care

Education

Pharm.D or B.S. in Pharmacy

Board Certification (BPS) within 2 years

ASHP-accredited residency desirable

Job description

Requisition Number: 11358

Pay Range: $66.87 - $88.14 per hour

Location: 1035 Cambridge Street
Category: Pharmacy
Department: Pharmacotherapy Services
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: Non Union
Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Start + End Times: Variable between 8am-8pm
Hours/Week: 40.00
On Call Requirements: 2-3x a year

The Pharmacotherapy Services program has been in place since 2006, providing direct patient care in the ambulatory setting at all adult Primary care sites and some medical specialty sites at CHA. We currently have 20 clinical pharmacists, 2 specialized pharmacy technicians and 2 patient liaisons to support the patient care services we offer. Care delivery is a hybrid of telehealth and face to face in the clinic setting and via home visits to some of our patient population. We support Population Health initiatives related to medication management and consistently improve quality metrics and patient satisfaction. Our current services include anticoagulation, diabetes, hypertension, respiratory, smoking cessation, complex medication recommendations, fall prevention, infectious disease, pain management, psychiatry and immunizations/travel health. Clinical Pharmacists precept our APPE students, PGY-1 residents and collaborate with medical colleagues across the health system. Additionally, our team supports new service development, P & T projects, in-services and continuing education.

Job Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Director, Pharmacotherapy Services and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care in a defined practice area(s). Primary, essential job functions include ensuring rational drug therapy, serving as a clinical role model for staff, providing education and training to healthcare professionals. A commitment to patient safety, customer satisfaction, efficient/effective use of resources, teamwork, innovation, and performance improvement is required. 1.Regularly provides clinical pharmacotherapy services via direct patient care in ambulatory clinics. 2. Monitors drug therapy using implicit and explicit criteria to ensure safety and effectiveness. 3. Provides medication management including appropriate monitoring, drug selection, dosing/titration within the scope of collaborative practice agreement, clinical protocols or standing orders. 4. Performs formal and informal medication use consults with appropriate documentation. Recognized by colleagues as a medication use expert in specialty area(s). 5.Participates in the on-call program; appropriately documents and communicates outcomes as needed. 6. Provides direct, effective, and individualized education and counseling to patients and/or family members/caregivers, as appropriate. 7. Demonstrates and documents value to healthcare team through pharmaceutical care contributions/interventions. 8. Promotes medication safety among colleagues and on behalf of patients. Reports safety concerns through risk management reporting system. 9. Participates in development and/or refinement of clinical pharmacy programs. Assesses clinical and financial impact of efforts on an ongoing basis. 10. Evaluates medication use (i.e., formal usage evaluations); effects measurable improvements in medication use process. 11. Assists in development of protocols, guidelines and standing orders.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education/Training: 1.Graduate of an accredited college/university with B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree is required. 2. Board Certification through Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) is required within 2 years of employment or satisfying BPS eligibility requirements, whichever is longer. 3. Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency is desirable.

Licensure: Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy or be eligible for licensure in MA. In lieu of an active MA license, candidates must attain MA licensure prior to completing 1000 hours of work at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). Failure to attain MA licensure within this time period will result in the discontinuation of employment at CHA.

Work Experience

Minimum experience or equivalent outlined below with demonstrated clinical competency required.

• Three (3) years' experience as a pharmacist
• Completion of a PGY1 residency

Credentialing: Pharmacists will participate in the credentialing and privileging process (Policy Number A-PHA-0006) as directed by their supervisor to establish membership on the Medical Staff as an Allied Health Professional.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

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