Sr. Pharmacist BWFH

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston seeks a Senior Pharmacist to process medication orders, promptly provide medications for patient care, and supply accurate information to health care workers and patients for safe drug use.

The role includes coordinating daily workload, providing drug consultations, and maintaining records, with a focus on safety, security, and cross-team collaboration across the Pharmacy and clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy from an approved school.
• Current Massachusetts Pharmacist license with no disciplinary actions.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all health care personnel.
• Understanding of Pharmacy operations and associated technologies (Omnicell, Epic).

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders accurately and promptly.
• Provide drug consultations to health care staff and patients.
• Coordinate daily workload and maintain records.
• Train Pharmacy staff and Nursing/Medical staff.
• Ensure drug security and control throughout the day.
• Represent Pharmacy on key programs and committees.

Skills

Communication

Pharmacy knowledge

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Omnicell

Epic

Repacking machine

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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

• The Senior Pharmacist is responsible for processing medication orders entered in provider-order-entry (and written) by the prescribers, for promptly and accurately providing medications for administration to patients, and for supplying pertinent, timely, and accurate information to health care workers and patients for the safe and effective use of medications.
• The Senior Pharmacist is also responsible for representing the Pharmacy on key programs, such as nutrition support, the Safety Committee, etc. This includes acting as a liaison, serving on committees as appropriate, recommending policies and procedures, and reviewing drug and supply requirements for that program.
• Coordinates daily workload to coincide with needs of the department
• Checks medication fills (Cassette, Omnicells, Floor Stock, etc.)
• Prepares and processes IV Admixtures
• Processes a sufficient quantity of prescriber medication orders
• Provides drug consultations with all health care personnel and patients
• Detects and assists in documenting adverse drug events; this includes adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and near misses.
• Performs and documents target drug interventions
• Maintains necessary record keeping
• Provides training/in-service education to Pharmacy staff
• Provides training/in-service education to Nursing and/or medical staff
• Ensures that proper drug security and control is performed throughout the day
• Completed assigned medication inventory assignments
• Performs extra DUTIES upon request of Pharmacy Director and/or Assistant Director

Qualifications

• Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards
• Must be able to understand and clearly communicate with all areas of health care personnel
• Must understand the basic operations of the Pharmacy Department, including processing prescriber medication orders, the operations of the Omnicell cabinets and software, Epic, the repackaging (pre-packing) machine, and any other technology that the Pharmacy employs in its operations.
• Must maintain sufficient pharmaceutical knowledge for the safe and effective distribution of medications.
• Baccalaureate (or higher) degree in Pharmacy from an approved school of pharmacy.
• Current Registration as a Pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts, with no disciplinary actions taken.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience is required.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1133 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$131000.00 - /

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

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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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