Inpatient Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA, is seeking a hospital pharmacist to prepare, dispense and oversee medications in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role requires MA licensure, a strong foundation in hospital pharmacy practice, and the ability to collaborate with medical staff.

The position is hourly and part of Cape Cod Hospital's Pharmacy Department, with a focus on patient safety and medication quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited pharmacy program.
• Currently licensed (or eligible) in Massachusetts.
• Ability to practice hospital pharmacy at current standards.
• Able to operate required equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, dispenses, and controls medications and other pharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable Federal, State, professional and hospital standards and procedures.
• Maintains expertise through understanding of product advances and developments.
• Assigns and monitors tasks of supportive personnel.
• Reviews medication orders for completeness and appropriateness (i.e. dosage, compatibilities, scheduling, choice of medication etc.).
• Compounds pharmaceuticals as needed including intravenous admixtures, TPN and other products using accepted standards of practice and control.
• Insures proper labeling of medications and supplies.
• Provides proper storage and maintains proper records as required by state, federal law and hospital policy and procedure.
• Provides drug information to medical, nursing and other appropriate individuals concerning medications and pharmaceuticals as required by Federal law, State law, and hospital policy and procedure.
• Issues and controls medications supplied to the patient care units and other authorized areas or departments that store medications.
• Performs other duties as directed/requested.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Provides medication order-entry, clinical information and telephone availability service to Falmouth Hospital during the evening/night shift. Follows all Falmouth Hospital medication policies and procedures for all Falmouth Hospital orders.

Education

Graduate of accredited pharmacy program

Job description

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The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Exempt (Salaried) position salary ranges are based on a 40-hour workweek (37.5 hours for VNA) and offers are prorated based on FTE.

Job Description

Purpose of Position

Prepares, dispenses and controls medications and other pharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable Federal, State, professional standards and laws, JCAHO recommendations and hospital standards, policies and procedures.

Description

• 1. Prepares, dispenses, and controls medications and other pharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable Federal, State, professional and hospital standards and procedures.
• 2. Maintains expertise through understanding of product advances and developments.
• 3. Assigns and monitors tasks of supportive personnel.
• 4. Reviews medication orders for completeness and appropriateness (i.e. dosage, compatibilities, scheduling, choice of medication etc.).
• 5. Compounds pharmaceuticals as needed including intravenous admixtures, TPN and other products using accepted standards of practice and control.
• 6. Insures proper labeling of medications and supplies.
• 7. Provides proper storage and maintains proper records as required by state, federal law and hospital policy and procedure.
• 8. Provides drug information to medical, nursing and other appropriate individuals concerning medications and pharmaceuticals as required by Federal law, State law, and hospital policy and procedure.
• 9. Issues and controls medications supplied to the patient care units and other authorized areas or departments that store medications.
• 10. Performs other duties as directed/requested.
• 11. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• 12. Provides medication order-entry, clinical information and telephone availability service to Falmouth Hospital during the evening/night shift. Follows all Falmouth Hospital medication policies and procedures for all Falmouth Hospital orders.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited pharmacy program.
• Currently licensed (or eligible) in Massachusetts.
• Ability to practice hospital pharmacy at current standards.
• Able to operate required equipment.

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Pharmacy

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 60.73 - $ 75.8