Clinical Pharmacist - NWH

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist for the Evening shift. The role includes interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.

You will ensure safe medication use, provide drug information, and participate in pharmacy services development. The ideal candidate holds a PharmD or BS/PharmD with MA licensure, ASHP residency, and BCPS or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS/PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Massachusetts pharmacy licensure is required.
• 1–4 years of clinical hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• ASHP-accredited residency completed preferred.
• Board certification (e.g., BCPS) preferred.
• Experience with adult, geriatric, and pediatric medication management required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, verify, enter, and dispense medications for patients.
• Assess orders for dose, route, frequency, and appropriateness.
• Monitor for interactions, adverse effects, and allergies.
• Identify and document medication issues and errors.
• Collaborate in rounds and provide drug information to the care team.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and contribute to programs.
• Assist in inventory control and storage of medications.
• Prepare IV admixtures and extemporaneous meds when needed.
• Maintain licensure and education documentation.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication safety

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary rounds

Narcotic control

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Massachusetts Pharmacist Licensure

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency

Board Certification (BCPS or equivalent)

Job description

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Job Summary

We are currently looking for a full time (40 hours, Evening) Clinical Pharmacist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The ideal candidate will be responsible, trained, and competent for the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. The Clinical Pharmacist is also responsible for assuring the safe and effective use of medications, provision of drug information, and patient counseling. They will be responsible for assisting in the development and coordination of all the activities of pharmacy services.

• Interprets and evaluates medication orders prior to entry/verification
• Clinically assesses orders for dose, route, frequency, and appropriateness of medication therapy
• Monitors orders for drug interactions, adverse reactions, incompatibilities, therapeutic duplication, allergies
• Identifies, mitigates, prevents, and documents problems with medication orders or therapeutic regimens, including medication errors or adverse drug reactions
• Verifies the accuracy of order entry and of medication products dispensed
• Delivers optimal pharmaceutical care by participating in direct patient-care interdisciplinary rounds
• Advises nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications
• Narcotic control and assists in record maintenance
• Oversees pharmacy technician activities
• Assists in developing and implementing departmental clinical and educational programs
• Assists in inventory control and proper medication storage
• Compounds extemporaneous medications
• Prepares IV admixtures as needed.
• Inspects completed I.V. solutions for accuracy and compatibility
• Complies with USP 797 and USP 795 when compounding or overseeing compounded medications
• Prepares prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy laws and practice
• Maintains proper licensure and educational requirements and provides documentation upon request

Qualifications

• External The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree from an Accredited College/University of Pharmacy.
• Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy Licensure is required.
• 1 – 4 years clinical pharmacy experience in acute care hospital preferred
• Completion of ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency preferred
• Board Certification (e.g. BCPS Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other) preferred
• Knowledge of medication management of adult, and older adult patients required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Additional Job Description
• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 2014 Washington Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Evening (United States of America)
• Pay Range $127500.00 - $159,120.00/Annual
• Grade 7

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EEO Statement

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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