Staff Pharmacist

Saint Vincent Hospital; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts / dependent FS

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits (pet, legal, etc.)

Job summary

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA is seeking a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care across the patient care team, including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and documentation of therapy.

You will ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, advise on medication utilization, and contribute to a multidisciplinary environment. Hospital experience and licensure are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree and license required.
• BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS/PALS if code attendance required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patient's medication therapy for safety and efficacy; advise care team on therapies.
• Order verification and medication profile reviews for interactions, dosing and duplications.
• Prepare, label and dispense medications per physician prescriptions; maintain required records.
• Check high risk IVs, renal dose adjustments, IV to PO conversions, and box warning interventions.
• Ensure medications are available, properly procured, stored and maintained.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

ACLS/PALS preferred

Education

Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy

Pharmacy license

Job description

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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, $39.53 - $61.28 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience,

• 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.