Clinical Pharmacist & Preceptor: Patient Care Leader

Trinity Health Of New England; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, seeks a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to lead medication therapy and serve as a clinical educator for IPPE and APPE rotations, and to guide PGY-1 residents under the Residency Program Director.

You will round with the interdisciplinary team, monitor patients, and support development of clinical services. This is a full-time, day-oriented role with rotating shifts and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Pharm D degree and completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy residency plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• 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

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication safety

Medication therapy management

Education

Pharm D degree

PGY-1 Pharmacy residency

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, seeks a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to lead medication therapy and serve as a clinical educator for IPPE and APPE rotations, and to guide PGY-1 residents under the Residency Program Director.

You will round with the interdisciplinary team, monitor patients, and support development of clinical services. This is a full-time, day-oriented role with rotating shifts and strong benefits.