Clinical Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 78,523 - 105,675; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring for a vital role supporting the pharmaceutical care mission at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. The position entails reviewing medication orders, supervising pharmacy staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and have 1–3 years of clinical experience. The pay ranges from $57.00 to $76.71 per hour, subject to individual qualifications and experience level.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant clinical hospital experience.
• Must have a Massachusetts pharmacist license.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients at the hospital.
• Review and ensure appropriateness of medication orders.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns.

Skills

Clinical review of medication orders

Supervision of pharmacy support staff

Dispensing medications

Medication order interface

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Doctoral degree in pharmacy

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.

Job Summary

Supports the mission of the department by providing pharmaceutical care to all patients at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham.

• Review electronic and written orders to ensure appropriate medication, route, dose, and dosing interval is prescribed.
• Interface with healthcare team members on medication order issues.
• Supervise support staff (technicians, interns) to ensure medication doses are prepared correctly under State and Federal regulations.
• Act as preceptor for pharmacy students, ensuring a high‑quality educational experience.
• Serve as pharmacy liaison on assigned committees, providing expertise in pharmaceutical care, drug information, and pharmacy operations.
• Provide drug information in a timely manner, including in‑services, drug information sheets, and drug reviews as assigned.
• Participate in departmental and organizational quality assurance and performance improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Clinically review all medication orders to ensure safety and appropriateness (drug selection, allergy, dose, route, diagnosis, labs, duplication, interactions, age).
• Dispense medication into the automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) on nursing units following departmental policy and patient safety.
• Review orders entered by independent prescribers and ensure appropriateness.
• Enter written orders into the pharmacy computer system with attention to nurse administration.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, graduate pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and PharmD students, ensuring daily patient needs are met and educating staff on safe medication practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required; Doctoral degree in pharmacy preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years of relevant clinical hospital experience.
• License/Certification: Massachusetts pharmacist license required.

Pay Range

$57.00 – $76.71 per hour. Actual compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on factors such as seniority, education, training, experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, and permissible additional pay practices.

Vaccination Requirement

All staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled