Ambulatory Pharmacist II

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor / Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy, and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, the Ambulatory Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care in a community practice setting. Primary, essential job functions involve ensuring rational drug therapy through a focus on prescription filling / distribution. Must be willing / able to support the clinical pharmacy and other organizational activities as required. A commitment to patient safety, customer satisfaction, efficient / effective use of resources, teamwork, innovation, and performance improvement is required.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, the Ambulatory Pharmacist II is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care in an institutional outpatient practice setting. Primary responsibilities include ensuring rational drug therapy through prescription filling/distribution, medication therapy monitoring, staff and student training, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Checks for safety, accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness with respect to drug, dose, route, frequency, considering patient-specific data including laboratory values, age, gender, height, weight, and BSA.
• Prepares controlled substances to be dispensed, completing appropriate documentation while maintaining an accurate perpetual inventory.
• Performs weekly inventory and reconciliation of controlled substances. Notifies Manager or Senior Director of Pharmacy of any unexplained discrepancies.
• Performs daily oversight of all Pharmacy Technician activities; checks/reviews all Pharmacy Technician work according to regulatory requirements.
• Dispenses medication to ambulatory patients with appropriate medication counseling.
• Educates/trains patients to administer and monitor therapy as required.
• Effectively interacts with prescribers concerning drug order clarification or drug therapy modification.
• Receives, researches, and provides accurate and timely drug information through a variety of media.
• Monitors selected aspects of drug therapy on an ongoing basis; intervenes as necessary to optimize drug use.
• Minimizes or prevents adverse drug events through targeted interventions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college/university with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree.
• Current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy or eligibility for licensure in MA. In lieu of an active MA license, candidates must attain MA licensure prior to working 1,000 hours at CHA. Failure to attain licensure within this period will result in discontinuation of employment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a pharmacist.
• Cognitive ability to observe, analyze, and interpret general, technical, and clinical data (verbal and written).
• Strong communication and behavioral skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities while under pressure.
• Ability to perform without direct professional supervision and to oversee the work of Technicians and students.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Rotating shifts including days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the Organization

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) brings care to the people—including neighbors, friends, and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve vibrant, diverse communities and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with communities to address challenging public health issues and conduct research to reduce barriers to care. We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, convenient healthcare.

CHA’s strategic plan prioritizes equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It recognizes our workforce as our most valuable asset and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Join our team and help us bring care to the people.