Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem, Weekend Coverage

Melrose Wakefield Hospital; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist for per diem shifts, with weekend day/evening and weeknight coverage. The role focuses on reviewing, approving medication orders, monitoring therapies, and providing drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include directing pharmacy services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates clinical activities of the pharmacy service area.
• Review and interpret physician orders for appropriateness and safety.
• Consult with physicians on medication orders and interventions.
• Ensure medications are prepared, labeled, and within regulatory standards.
• Provide drug information and education to staff and patients.
• Conduct medication history interviews and reconciliation where needed.
• Anticipate controlled drug needs and manage inventory accordingly.
• Complete medication station inspections and supervise staff as applicable.
• Educate staff and students; participate in research and quality programs.
• Collaborate with pharmacists for weekend/holiday/evening/night coverage.

Skills

Pharmacy law knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Clinical pharmacology

Medication safety

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Pharmacist License

Tools

EMR (Meditech)

Office suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist for per diem shifts, with weekend day/evening and weeknight coverage. The role focuses on reviewing, approving medication orders, monitoring therapies, and providing drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include directing pharmacy services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.