Pharmacist-Project Manager (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. seeks a Pharmacist to lead pharmacy informatics projects, including Epic and Pyxis upgrades, evaluations, and implementation.

You will plan and implement the medication-use portion of interdisciplinary projects with the healthcare team. You will ensure safe and effective medication use, support Meditech dictionary updates, and supervise system monitoring, training, and QA.

Qualifications

• Requires licensed pharmacist with informatics knowledge and experience.
• Experience with pharmacy information systems and interdisciplinary projects.
• Ability to develop and deliver staff education and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for pharmacy informatics initiatives (Epic/Pyxis upgrades).
• Plan and implement medication-use processes within interdisciplinary projects.
• Support system-wide QA, monitoring, and policy updates.
• Collaborate with clinicians to resolve system discrepancies and improve patient safety.

Skills

Pharmacy informatics

Project management

Clinical collaboration

Education & training

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Meditech

RxAuditor

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Pharmacist is responsible for project management of assigned projects assigned by the Director of Pharmacy including, but not limited to, upgrading, evaluation, implementation, and quality assurance of all pharmacy computer systems including Epic and Pyxis. Is responsible for project planning and implementation of the medication portion of interdisciplinary projects along with other members of the healthcare team. Performs the job by demonstrating technical ability, understanding of expectations, and ability to multi-task in compliance with and also assists in revising and updating organizational policies and procedures. Applies knowledge of information systems and the medication-use process to improve patient care by ensuring that new technologies support safe and effective medication use. Understands aspects of pharmacy informatics systems and their impacts on other hospital systems. Supports the functions of the healthcare team in regards to the Meditech medication dictionary. Supports the mission of the department by ensuing that the right patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision the Director of Pharmacy. This position will be responsible for managing the various technology and non-technology projects of the department. In particular this position will assist with the implementation of a point of care bedside verification system. Job Description: Applies the knowledge of information systems and the medication-use process to improve patient care by ensuring that current and new technologies lead to safer and more effective medication use. Regularly supports the implementation of new technologies and maintenance of current technologies leading to safe and effective medication- use by working to develop system improvements) Manages daily controlled substance replenishment of Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) on the nursing units, as well as all the Anesthesia cabinets within the OR. Develops and maintains a system monitoring discrepancies for both nursing units Pyxis ADCs as well as Anesthesia ADCs. Communicate with anesthesiologists and CNRAs on an ongoing basis to resolve discrepancies. Participates in the identification and resolution of system problems and procedures and evaluates solutions to identified problems. Discriminates between user/education and system problems; works towards resolution of problems through application of technical knowledge and provide communication and follow-up. Develop a system of monthly review by nursing supervisors and the Director of Anesthesia for all nursing and anesthesia staff using modified reports from RxAuditor, to monitor possible drug diversion. Organize and maintain all files and subdirectories related to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Meetings. Develop all graphic presentations and maintain all quality assurance monitoring of pharmacy operations. Provides education, training, and operational support to staff. Continually shares operational education outside of structured education and training sessions. This may include physicians and nurses in addition to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Pay Range: $60.47 - $81.39 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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