Transition of Care Pharmacist: Driving Safe Transitions

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Health seeks a Transition of Care Pharmacist to lead medication management across the hospital stay and post-discharge follow-up. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to identify and resolve medication-related problems and support adherence for safer transitions.

The role focuses on reducing preventable readmissions and ensuring safe medication use while coordinating with physicians, nurses and social workers to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program or equivalent.
• Pharmacist licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• At least 3 years of Transition of Care Pharmacy experience.
• Certification in Diabetes Education or enrolled in a Diabetes Education certificate program to be completed with the 1st year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication management and transition-of-care services from hospital admission through discharge and post-discharge follow-up.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers and other health professionals to ensure safe, coordinated transitions of care.

Education

PharmD degree

Massachusetts pharmacist license

3+ years Transition of Care Pharmacy experience

Certification in Diabetes Education (or in progress)

Job description

Merrimack Health seeks a Transition of Care Pharmacist to lead medication management across the hospital stay and post-discharge follow-up. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to identify and resolve medication-related problems and support adherence for safer transitions.

The role focuses on reducing preventable readmissions and ensuring safe medication use while coordinating with physicians, nurses and social workers to optimize patient outcomes.