Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist – Weekend & Evening Coverage

Tufts Medicine; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a clinical pharmacist to work in a hospital setting, reviewing orders, advising physicians, and ensuring safe, effective medication therapies. The role includes leadership in department systems, education of staff and trainees, and participation in medication optimization programs.

The candidate will supervise support personnel and may conduct patient medication history interviews, with opportunities to contribute to research and quality programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacist License required.
• 1 year of related experience required.
• Pharmacy Residency training and PharmD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates clinical activities in the pharmacy service area.
• Review physician orders for indication, dose, allergies, interactions and duplications.
• Communicate with physicians for questions or irregularities regarding orders.
• Ensure medication is prepared and labeled correctly; supervise staff.
• Provide drug information using pharmacology knowledge and literature.

Skills

Pharmacy laws

Verbal and written communication

Medication information

Team collaboration

Electronic Medical Records

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist License

Pharmacy Residency training (preferred)

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (preferred)

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a clinical pharmacist to work in a hospital setting, reviewing orders, advising physicians, and ensuring safe, effective medication therapies. The role includes leadership in department systems, education of staff and trainees, and participation in medication optimization programs.

The candidate will supervise support personnel and may conduct patient medication history interviews, with opportunities to contribute to research and quality programs.