Clinical Pharmacist - per diem

Boston Medical Center, Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in the United States is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Pharmacist to supervise the filling and dispensing of medication orders, ensure proper drug handling, storage, and usage, and provide drug information to physicians, residents, and nurses.

You will participate in rounds, evaluate therapy for indications and interactions, assist in formulary reviews, train staff, and contribute to quality improvement projects while adhering to departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Massachusetts Pharmacist License required by hire date.
• PGY1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily patient rounds to provide input on pharmacotherapy.
• Evaluates drug therapy for indications, dosage, interactions, and allergies.
• Intervenes to optimize patient outcomes and safety.
• Assists in training pharmacy staff and students.
• Interviews patients to obtain comprehensive medication history.
• Prepares drug monographs and participates in formulary reviews.
• Contributes to policy development and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Teaching skills

Education

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) from an accredited college

Massachusetts Pharmacist License

PGY1 residency preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supervising the filling and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage and storage of drugs. Provides clinical services and drug information to physicians, residents and nurses ensuring appropriate drug usage. Participates in the training of pharmacy technicians and co-op students. Engages in quality improvement projects which are specifically related to area of pharmacy expertise.

Position: Clinical Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Part Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Participates in daily patient rounds to provide input as to the selection and rational approach to the pharmacotherapy of the patient's disease including pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic principles, toxic and side effects of drugs as well as individual dosage recommendations for the drug or drugs to be administered.
• Evaluates all drug therapy for appropriate indications, dosage, drug interactions and allergies; monitors patients’ regimen for effectiveness & adverse drug events and intervenes as appropriate.
• Participates on inter and intradepartmental committees to integrate and coordinate the activities of the pharmacy, nursing and provider staff.
• Participates in the orientation and training of all new personnel.
• Interviews patients to obtain accurate and comprehensive patient medical history for the patient's medical record including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications regularly used, adverse reactions to drugs and allergies.
• Prepares drug monographs and review of drugs requested for admission to Hospital's Formulary.
• Assists in reviewing the cost of drugs and making necessary adjustments, as required. Conducts in-service education lectures for the medical staff, nurses, pharmacists, students, and other health care personnel regarding medication management, procedures and policies. Assists in the formulation and continual updating of departmental policies and procedures and pharmacy-nursing policies and procedures.
• Assists, occasionally, cleaning pharmacy delivery carts, medication bins, shelves, patient medication cassettes and drawers, and other pharmacy equipment.
• Performs related duties as needed

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy with 2-5 years hospital pharmacy experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• PGY1 residency preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current registration as a Pharmacist in Massachusetts is required by the hire date.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Communication skills required for concise dissemination of information to patients, nurses and physicians.
• Administrative skills necessary to coordinate the personnel and pharmacy operations.
• Teaching skills required for the preceptorship of pharmacy students.

Compensation Range:

$52.40- $75.96

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans