Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Weekend & Evening Coverage

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc.; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist for per diem shifts. The role emphasizes evaluating medication orders, ensuring dose accuracy, and providing drug information to the care team and patients.

Responsibilities include leading clinical activities, performing Meditech interventions, and educating staff, students, and residents. Weekend, holiday, evening, night, and on-call coverage are described in departmental policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates clinical activities of the pharmacy service area.
• Reviews physician orders for indication, dose accuracy and drug interactions.
• Consults with physicians on medication orders and discrepancies (Meditech interventions).
• Ensures medications are prepared and labeled with all necessary information.
• Provides drug information to patients, families and staff.
• Collaborates with pharmacists and staff to optimize medication use.
• Participates in education for staff and students; may precept interns and residents.
• Participates in development of treatment guidelines and clinical pathways.
• Performs order entry and uses pharmacy computer systems accurately.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication safety

Clinical interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and precepting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist License

One year of related experience

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Pharmacy Residency training

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist for per diem shifts. The role emphasizes evaluating medication orders, ensuring dose accuracy, and providing drug information to the care team and patients.

Responsibilities include leading clinical activities, performing Meditech interventions, and educating staff, students, and residents. Weekend, holiday, evening, night, and on-call coverage are described in departmental policies.