Clinical Pharmacist BWH

Summary

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug‑related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care in accordance with 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).

• 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.

Education
:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.

D.) required. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.

Licenses and Credentials
:

• Pharmacist State License – Required.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) – Preferred.

Experience
:

• Experience working as a pharmacist – 2 to 3 years preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory Care, 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 the ability to assess patient data relative to age‑specific needs.
• Provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures; work relatively independently.
• Participate in department quality improvement efforts and the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• 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%)

Onsite

75 Francis Street, Boston, MA

40 hours

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

$94,993.60 – $ per year

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