Staff Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance’s inpatient pharmacy is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to provide patient-centered care and lead clinical/ph distributive functions within a dynamic, technology-forward environment.

Responsibilities include verifying orders in Epic, performing clinical interventions, educating patients, participating in rounds, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff and students. Massachusetts license and Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
• Minimum of three years pharmacist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process medication orders in Epic, ensuring safety and appropriateness.
• Identify and document drug-related problems through clinical interventions.
• Provide direct patient education (e.g., anticoagulation, CHF, COPD).
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with medical teams.
• Monitor high-risk and targeted drug therapies to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacists, technicians, and students.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (MBOP, MDPH, DEA, FDA).

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic

Job description

At Cambridge Health Alliance, our inpatient pharmacy offers the best of both worlds: an innovative, forward-thinking academic environment within a community hospital setting. Our department is highly dynamic, featuring cutting-edge clinical services, advanced automation, and state-of-the-art technology.

• Three inpatient pharmacies
• Inpatient and ambulatory clinical pharmacy services
• Four retail/specialty pharmacies
• A PACE pharmacy
• A PGY-1 pharmacy residency program

We are deeply committed to education and professional development, precepting APPE and IPPE students from five regional colleges of pharmacy and serving as an ACPE-accredited provider of continuing pharmacy education. Our clinical pharmacists are credentialed members of the CHA Medical Staff and actively participate in collaborative drug therapy management protocols, all with a focus on improving patient outcomes, safety, satisfaction, and organizational sustainability.

Position Summary

The Staff Pharmacist, under the general supervision of the Supervisor/Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, is responsible for both distributive and clinical pharmacy functions. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, operational efficiency, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and process medication orders in Epic, ensuring safety, accuracy, and appropriateness based on patient-specific factors (labs, age, weight, etc.)
• Identify, prevent, and document drug-related problems through clinical interventions
• Provide direct patient education (e.g., anticoagulation, CHF, COPD)
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with medical teams
• Monitor high-risk and targeted drug therapies to ensure optimal outcomes
• Serve as a drug information resource for medical and nursing staff
• Prepare and manage controlled substances, including inventory reconciliation and regulatory compliance
• Compound sterile products, including chemotherapy, using aseptic technique in accordance with USP Chapter 797 standards
• Operate and maintain automated dispensing systems (e.g., Pyxis)
• Supervise and verify pharmacy technician workflow and activities
• Train and mentor pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy students
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations (MBOP, MDPH, DEA, FDA)
• Deliver age-appropriate, patient-centered care across diverse populations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college/university with B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree is required.
• Licensure: Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
• Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years experience as a pharmacist is preferred