Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Operations Team, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 514-bed, academic medical center located in the historic South End in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the primary affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and the largest safety-net hospital and busiest level 1 trauma center in New England. The BMC health network integrates the outstanding services of a university hospital with an extensive network of ambulatory care clinics and outpatient pharmacies to ensure excellent patient care across phases of care. Our mission, which is foundational to the organization, is to provide “exceptional care without exception” and to make Boston the “healthiest urban population in the world by 2030.”

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Clinical Pharmacist on the Operations team, you will be highly integrated at the front-line of medication production, verification, and distribution, with oversight of technician workflow in the central inpatient pharmacy and sterile compounding suites. You will have the opportunity to cross-train in satellite pharmacy areas, and cross-cover clinical pharmacy shifts as needed.

Position: Clinical Pharmacist       

Department: Inpatient Operations Team

Schedule: Per Diem

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Assure accurate and timely acquisition, distribution, and waste management of all medications, including controlled substances and investigational drugs.

• Oversee the production of sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous compounding operations to ensure compliance with USP <797>, <795> and <800>.

• Supervise the activities of supportive personnel, including student interns and pharmacy technicians.

• Review and process medication orders, evaluating for appropriateness and compliance with hospital and accreditation standards, and state/federal regulations. 

• Identify medication related safety events, report errors, and provide recommendations for process improvement.

• Assist in the orientation and training of newly hired pharmacists, pharmacy residents, students, and technicians.

• Triage medication related concerns with decentralized clinical pharmacists to optimize patient care and minimize delays in medication delivery.

• Collaborate with clinical specialists, physicians, and other medical staff on drug therapies and regimens. Review and approve medication orders, provides timely and accurate drug information, and conduct interventions on renal dose adjustments, IV to PO conversions, and therapeutic interchange as appropriate.

• Assist the leadership team with initiatives to improve workflow or on special projects as requested.

• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations from federal, state, and local governments, as well as other regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission.

• Maintain own professional and specialized competency, including the following: Assumes responsibility in participating in experiences necessary to ensure appropriate skill development and training. Maintains and displays appropriate knowledge of developments in the field through continuing education, reviewing patient literature, and/or attending professional meetings. Attends and participates in hospital and other management training and development workshops.

• Perform other related tasks as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

PharmD Degree (or Bachelor’s plus 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience) Licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Massachusetts (or eligible to become fully licensed within 45 days from date of hire)

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

• Prior hospital pharmacy experience preferred, but not required

• Work requires a high level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skills, and focus to ensure a concerted approach to operations

• Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy, as well as a high proficiency in performing pharmacists’ duties and responsibilities

• Proficient with standard software used in pharmacy office setting (i.e. MS Word, Excel, pharmacy systems, web browsers, etc.)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Professional in conduct and demeanor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans