Medication Safety Pharmacist

Trinity Health; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Excellent benefits from day one

Job summary

Trinity Health’s Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a pharmacist to lead quality and compliance, oversee therapy reviews, and guide medication safety in both acute and ambulatory care. You will mentor staff, drive evidence-based practices, and coordinate pharmacy services across units.

The role emphasizes MTM/CMR, education, and program leadership with a focus on safe, affordable care. Licensure in CT is required; residency and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy; Pharm.D. preferred.
• 3 years’ experience as a pharmacist; residency preferred.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialists certification preferred; CT license.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and compliance programs and provide subject matter expertise.
• Design and implement pharmacy-based performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee medication order review, preparation, distribution, and dispensing.
• Monitor drug therapies to promote optimal use and safety.
• Lead medication safety measures and efficient operations.
• Provide drug information and therapeutic recommendations.
• Perform MTM and comprehensive medication reviews.
• Lead training, mentoring and assessment of competencies.

Skills

Pharmacy operations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Clinical decision support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing pharmacy care to support operations, clinical, retail, and/or specialty pharmacy services in the acute and/or ambulatory care areas. Responsible for ensuring performance excellence in terms of quality, safety, service, affordability, and technology. Serves as knowledge expert in specialty-based programs, education resource, role model and mentor. Coordinates/leads unit, program, or service scope of responsibilities, including management of human resources.

What you will do

• Lead quality and compliance programs and provide subject matter expertise (e.g., compliance, compounding, diversion, quality)
• Design and implement pharmacy-based and regional performance improvement initiatives to ensure safe use of medications
• Provide oversight and guidance for medication order review, preparation, distribution, and dispensing processes
• Monitor and evaluate drug therapies to promote optimal drug use and evidence-based practices to reduce risks of drug misadventures
• Lead medication safety measures and efficient operational processes
• Provide drug information and therapeutic recommendations based on patient specific parameters and conditions
• Perform medication therapy management (MTM) and comprehensive medication reviews (CMR)
• Lead training, development, mentoring and assessment of competencies (e.g., Residency Preceptor)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred
• 3 years’ experience as a pharmacist, pharmacy residency preferred; internal or external certifications; Board of Pharmacy Specialists certification preferred
• CT State Pharmacist License

Position Highlights and Benefits

Full time 40hrs M-F days.

Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $55.00 - $85.00 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.