Pharmacist MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital in Waltham is seeking a Pharmacist to optimize drug therapy and ensure compliance with laws governing pharmacy. The role involves supervising pharmacy services, coordinating activities, and documenting clinical interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and at least 2-3 years of experience as a pharmacist. Join an organization that values growth, learning, and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred.
• Pharmacist license required in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates pharmacy services.
• Supervises support personnel work.
• Ensures compliance with drug management initiatives.
• Documents clinical interventions and medication errors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of pharmacy practice settings

IV Admixtures

Drug Information

Drug Distribution

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacist - Waltham

Come join us at MGH -

Mission-driven culture: Join a supportive team that values your contributions, recognizes your achievements, and prioritizes employee wellbeing while making a meaningful impact on patients and communities.

Growth, learning, and career mobility: Advance your career through clear development pathways, continuing education opportunities, and tuition assistance.

Comprehensive benefits and support: Enjoy competitive benefits designed to support you and your family, including health, financial, and wellbeing resources.

Operational excellence and resources: Thrive within the scale, stability, and innovation of a respected academic health system, equipped with the tools and resources to help you succeed.

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

• Directs and coordinates the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
• 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.
• Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

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 Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred

Experience

Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 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, provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
• Works relatively independently.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Physical Requirements

• 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 Occasionally (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%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.