Pharmacist BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 8,266,000 - 11,710,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist to optimize drug therapy and enhance patient care under state and federal regulations. The role may involve prescribing under CDTM agreements in specific settings.

The position requires Doctor of Pharmacy, active state license, and 3–5 years of pharmacist experience. Responsibilities include policy adherence, clinical interventions, and participation in rounds and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory care, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to apply growth and development knowledge across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to pharmacists and staff, ensuring policy compliance.
• Communicates with management on performance and staffing needs.
• Ensures adherence to pharmacy policy, formulary management, and safety programs.
• Documents clinical interventions, medication errors and adverse events.
• Participates in quality improvement and rounds with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

IV Admixtures

Drug Information

Ambulatory care

Pharmacy Operations

Attention to detail

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Per Diem Pharmacist

Summary

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Provides direction and guidance to pharmacist and ancillary support including technician staff in following policy and procedure, taking accountability and ownership of job responsibilities, and promotes professional behaviors and attitudes.
• Provide feedback to the pharmacy managers/practice managers/medical directors for the interim and annual performance appraisal of other pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, physicians, medical residents, medical interns and medical assistants when appropriate. Participates in resolving personnel management issues, when requested by the management staff.
• Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
• Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Attends and participates in daily medical and multi-disciplinary rounds and participate in specialty rounds as needed and as time allows and collaborate with other healthcare providers when staffing non-rounding services.
• Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

experience working as a pharmacist 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
• Contributes system wide initiatives; viewed as a SME in their area of practice.
• Works predominantly independently.
• Takes part in site and system wide initiatives as a subject matter expert in their area of practice.
• Develops and participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Develops and participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

• /

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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