Staff Pharmacist II - Inpatient

About the role

The inpatient pharmacy at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a dynamic department with cutting edge clinical services and state of the art automation and technology. The staff in the inpatient pharmacy department at CHA is made up of a team of Clinical Specialists, Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Interns. The staff pharmacists at CHA have much more than a traditional distributive role. Our pharmacists operate with collaborative practice agreements in place to carry out approved drug therapy protocols. The staff pharmacists spend much of their time outside the pharmacy participating in multidisciplinary rounds (MDR) and providing education to patients prior to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Verifies in Epic physician-entered orders enters scanned physician orders into the computer system after checking for safety, accuracy, appropriateness and completeness with respect to drug, dose, route, frequency with consideration given to patient-specific data including laboratory values, age, gender, height, weight and BSA.
• Minimizes or prevents drug related problems through targeted, documented interventions.
• Performs direct patient education for a variety of patient populations (e.g. warfarin, CHF, COPD).
• Attends and participates in daily Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDR) on inpatient units. Participates in medical rounds.
• Effectively carries out P&T committee approved pharmacist dosing protocols for specific medications (e.g. warfarin, vancomycin).
• Makes sure high-risk and/or other targeted drug therapies are used safely and appropriately.
• Makes sure selected aspects of drug therapy are monitored on an ongoing basis; intervenes as necessary to optimize drug use.
• Provides information / education to the medical and nursing staffs.
• Prepares controlled substances to be dispensed, completing the appropriate documentation while maintaining a perpetual inventory.
• Performs physical inventory and reconciliation of controlled substances according to policy and regulations.
• Notifies Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, and/or Senior Director of Pharmacy of any unexplained discrepancies.
• Prepares IV admixtures including cancer chemotherapy, using aseptic technique and following the guidelines for safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents in accordance with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policies and the USP Chapter 797.
• Able to perform all standard Pyxis product (e.g., Connect, C-II Safe, MedStation, Console) functions and maintenance including basic troubleshooting.
• Directly supervises the Technicians, coordinating the daily activities and checking the Technicians’ work.
• Participates in the training of pharmacy staff – pharmacists, technicians and students.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the Massachusetts state board of pharmacy (MBOP), the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Food and Drug Administration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college/university with B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree is required.
• Licensure: Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a pharmacist is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and drug interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Benefits

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off. Additionally, CHA provides opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

Pay

The final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Night shift Mon-Sun 9p-7a, 7 days on - 7 days off

Union Name

Non Union