Clinical Staff Pharmacist

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

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

Position Purpose

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will provide excellent customer service to patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team and serve as a clinical leader to students, residents, and other staff members. Actively participating in department programs and clinical/professional development projects, serve as a preceptor and mentor to pharmacy students on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice experience (APPE) rotations, primary preceptor to PGY-1 residents, assisting the Residency Program Director and serving on the Residency Advisory Committee. Will actively round on patients and develop a relationship with the interdisciplinary health care team, provide medication therapy plans monitor patients, and contribute to the creation/implementation of clinical services.

What you will do

• 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
• Actively participate in department programs and projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Pharm D degree and completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy residency plus 3 years of relevant experience. If no residency training, 5 years of post-graduate inpatient hospital experience in a clinical setting with experience in decentralized services
• MA Pharmacist license
• Board Certification or acquisition of Board Certification in next 2 years is desired

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time salaried at 40 hours
• Primarily days with some evening rotation, every third weekend and rotating Holidays
• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.