Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem, Inpatient Hospital at Massgeneralbrigham
Massgeneralbrigham · Belmont, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Belmont
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Job 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.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of 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 in a hospital setting 2-3 years preferred.
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 Department’s 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
Pay Range
$45.67 - $66.42/Hourly
Grade
7
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.
