Staff Pharmacist

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA seeks a pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care. You will oversee medication therapy, monitor orders, dispense medications, and assist the care team in optimizing patient outcomes.

The role requires a Pharm. D. or BS with a valid Pharmacy license and BLS within 30 days of hire. Hospital experience and BCPS are preferred, with diverse patient care responsibilities and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy
• Licensure: Pharmacy license, BLS within 30 days of hire
• Preferred: Hospital experience, BCPS

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders for safety and efficacy; advise care team accordingly.
• Order verification and medication profile reviews including drug interactions and dosing.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications per prescriptions in compliance with laws.
• Check High Risk IVs, renal dose adjustments, IV to PO conversions; manage therapy changes.
• Ensure medications are available and properly stored and maintained.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education

Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy

Pharmacy license

BLS within 30 days of hire

Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)

Job description

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Overview

Saint Vincent Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. Additionally: ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May also advise physicians on medication utilization.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders written for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status; advise patient care team on patient's medication therapy and document such interventions.
• Order verification and performing medication profile reviews that should include but not limited to checking for duplications, drug- drug and drug-food interactions, allergies, drug appropriateness, dosing, and frequency.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records
• Check High Risk IVs, renal dose adjusting medications, IV to PO conversions, initiates/modifies/ discontinues therapy, and mediates black box warning interventions.
• Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored, and maintained.
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Pharmacy license
    • BLS within 30 days of hire (ACLS and/or PALS if code attendance required)
• Preferred:
  • Experience: Hospital experience
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
    • CGP, etc.

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

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