Pharmacist Clinical Staff-Per Diem

Why Join Us

Magnet®-recognized hospital known for nursing excellence and quality care
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
Career growth and leadership development opportunities across Beth Israel Lahey Health
Free onsite parking
Strong sense of community and teamwork where your contributions are recognized
State-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology to support exceptional care

Major Responsibilities

• Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders written by appropriate caregivers for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status;
• Advise patient care team of issues with, or possible enhancements to, patient's medication therapy and document such interventions.
• Consults with physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions and side effects of medications.
• Includes Renal dosing, monitoring culture and sensitivity reports, appropriateness of lab values, monitoring medication levels, Adverse Drug Events.
• Prepare, label and dispense medications accurately and efficiently for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions;
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations including hospital policies pertaining to the dispensing of all medications, drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records.
• Maintains appropriate records of dispensing and oversee and maintain the systems that charge or credit for medications and medication treatments.
• Ensures proper documentation and record keeping is done for all medications with particular attention to controlled substances.
• Oversees and monitors all aspects of the medication process; collect data and present reports and recommendations regarding issues with the medication systems.
• Oversees and/or prepares sterile solutions utilizing USP 797 and non sterile utilizing USP 795 practice guidelines.
• Oversees activities with technical staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications to patient care areas.
• Orients, trains and mentors new staff as appropriate.