Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Department BWFH

Job Summary

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department: Summary
Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Provides patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.
May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).

Essential Functions

• Leadership - 20%
  Provide direction and guidance to pharmacist and ancillary support including technician staff in following policy and procedure, taking accountability and ownership of job responsibilities, and promoting professional behavior and attitudes.
  Give feedback to the pharmacy managers/practice managers/medical directors for performance appraisal of other Pharmacy employees.
  Participates in resolving personnel management issues, when requested by the management staff.

• Direct and Indirect Patient Care Services - 50%
  Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, M&M rounds, staff development, journal club review, in-services, and case studies for afternoon pharmacist meetings and continuing education activities.
  Member of departmental quality improvement committees, programs, and student/resident presentations.

• Quality and Safety - 10%
  Maintain expertise in the departmental policies and procedures.
  Follow all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.
  Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.

• Education, Training, and Professional Development - 10%
  Attend and participate in departmental and change of shift staff meetings, M&M rounds, staff development and continuing education activities.
  Participate in departmental quality improvement committees, programs, and student/resident presentations.

• Use of Technology and Automation - 10%
  Utilize area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
  Troubleshoot and mitigate short-term issues related to the area specific technology.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials
  Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
  Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

• 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%)
  Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  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%)
  Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1153 Centre Street
  Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$135000.00 -

Grade

8