Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist – Per Diem

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for inpatient per diem coverage in the Boston area. The role emphasizes reviewing orders, ensuring medication safety, and providing drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients.

The position requires a pharmacist license, a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, and at least one year of related experience. Advanced degrees or board certification are preferred. Excellent collaboration and education skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacist license required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the clinical activities of the assigned pharmacy service area.
• Reviews physician orders for indication, dose accuracy, allergies and interactions.
• Discusses irregularities with physicians and documents interventions.
• Ensures proper labeling and supervision of staff within regulatory limits.
• Provides accurate drug information using literature and references.
• May conduct medication history interviews and reconcile therapies.
• Anticipates controlled drug needs based on patient areas.
• Completes medication station inspections with assistants.
• Participates in medication education and documentation in progress notes.
• Performs order entry and uses pharmacy computer systems accurately.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings and discharge medication review.
• May conduct home visits and patient education on medications.
• Participates in Pharmacy Quality Programs and safety initiatives.
• Collaborates with pharmacists for weekend/holiday/after-hours coverage.
• Provides continuing education and may precept students.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Drug information

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication safety

EMR proficiency

Teaching/precepting

Pharmacology knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist License

One year of related experience

Tools

Meditech

Pharmacy computer system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for inpatient per diem coverage in the Boston area. The role emphasizes reviewing orders, ensuring medication safety, and providing drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients.

The position requires a pharmacist license, a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, and at least one year of related experience. Advanced degrees or board certification are preferred. Excellent collaboration and education skills are valued.