Pharmacist

153 The Shriners Hospital for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Boston has a PRN opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist. Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, this position will provide clinical pharmacy services, patient-focused pharmacotherapy, teaching and pharmacy operational duties.

Key responsibilities include reviewing orders, preparing medications and sterile products, dispensing, overseeing inventory, supervising technicians, and supporting medication-event tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Pharmacy required.
• Current pharmacy license in state of practice.
• PharmD preferred.
• Minimum 2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician drug orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Prepares and oversees medications and sterile products.
• Conducts and oversees dispensing of medications.
• Oversees inventory management in pharmacy and storage areas.
• Recommends and monitors patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
• Precepts pharmacy technicians and students.
• Reviews controlled substance records.
• Promotes medication-event management and tracking.
• Assumes operational aspects in Director's absence.

Education

Bachelor in Pharmacy

Pharmacy license in state of practice

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Shriners Children's Boston has a PRN opportunity available for a Clinical Pharmacist. Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, this position will provide clinical pharmacy services, pharmacy student teaching and pharmacy operational duties as appropriate.

Maintains clinical pharmacy services on all hospital units. Manages the pharmacy inventory control program and ordering of pharmaceuticals. Assists in all pharmacy operations as appropriate, including supervision of the pharmacy technician staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews physician's drug orders and provides quality and timely advice to ensure that they are accurate, appropriate, and complete.
• Appropriately prepares and oversees the preparation of medications and compounded sterile products for use.
• Conducts and oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications, guided by professional standards of practice.
• Oversees inventory management in the pharmacy and in all medication storage areas to ensure proper and appropriate stock at all time.
• Recommends, monitors and evaluates patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
• Assists the Director with precepting pharmacy technicians and students.
• Reviews controlled substance records.
• Promotes medication event management and tracking.
• Assumes Operational aspects of the Pharmacy Department in the Director's absence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Pharmacy
• Pharmacy license in state of practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD
• 2 years Hospital Pharmacy experience

The pay range for this position is $ XX.XX-XX.XX hourly Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non‑clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!