Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible 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).
Does this position require Patient Care
No
Essential Functions
-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.
Qualifications
Education
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 required Massachusetts
Experience
Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred
SUMMARY
The clinical staff pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of assessing verifying dispensing labeling storing recording and using pharmaceutical preparations for patients throughout McLean Hospital. The team member ensures optimal clinical care in the acute and residential/partial psychiatric setting which includes aspects of general medicine through assessment of patient-specific factors and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Clinical staff pharmacists are responsible for appropriate supervision training and verification of all work performed by pharmacy technicians and interns. Clinical staff pharmacists also partake in clinical initiatives/services inventory management educational activities hospital/department committees and continuous quality improvement as assigned. The clinical staff pharmacist provides exemplary customer service to patients and staff while completing tasks efficiently and accurately.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Dispensing functions
- Utilizes computerized order entry system and patient medical record to timely and accurately receive interpret review and process medication orders/prescriptions.
- Accurately prepares labels and dispenses medications based on medication orders or prescriptions according to Pharmacy Department Policies and Procedures and applicable laws.
- Supervises technicians in preparation of medications and verifies accuracy of all prepared orders including hospital prepared unit dosed medications.
Clinical functions
- Utilizes patient specific information when interpreting reviewing and approving medication orders to assess safety and efficacy.
- Serves as a hospital resource for drug information and utilizes appropriate reference materials when necessary.
- Participates in the Departments clinical initiatives and programs.
Additional functions
- Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided.
- Attends and actively participates in team conferences and staff meetings/in-services.
- Demonstrates organizational time management and efficiency skills by prioritizing orders and activities.
- Adheres to all Pharmacy Department policies and procedures McLean Hospital safety rules Joint Commission standards and any other applicable regulatory agency.
- Performs all tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees and staff members to provide excellent customer service.
- Demonstrates appropriate judgment and communication skills when interacting with physicians nursing patients and other hospital staff.
Cooperates with others within and outside of department and coordinates work efforts.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
