Inpatient Pharmacist - Spaulding Hospital

About the role

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing 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).

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
• Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
• Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy required.
• Licenses: Pharmacist state license required; Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years as a pharmacist preferred.
• Physical requirements: frequent standing, walking, lifting (35+ lbs with assistance), carrying, reaching, gross/fine manipulation, constant feeling, vision, talking, hearing; occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching; rare climbing, balancing, foot use, crawling.
• Work location: Onsite at 300 First Avenue.
• Employee type: Per diem.

Skills

• 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.
• Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs.
• Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
• Works relatively independently.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Must complete 20