Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Abdominal Transplant MGH

Qualifications

• Assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy.
• Ensure safe and effective use of pharmacologic agents in both the pre- and post-transplant populations.
• Care for both kidney and liver living donors.
• Lead education for patients and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to protocols and guidelines, quality improvement, and research projects.
• Train residents and students.

Requirements

• Eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Board Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty required within 18 months of hiring.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience working as a pharmacist for 2-3 years preferred, but not required.
• No eligibility for internal transfers, individuals who have already accepted offers or internal employees of Mass General Brigham system.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
• Absorb age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education.
• Adjust care according to patient response.
• Provide clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events.
• Serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups.
• Manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Conduct practice-related research and patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs.
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%).
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%).
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%).
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%).
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%).
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%).
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%).
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%).
• Talking Constantly (67-100%).
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%).