Clinical Pharmacist

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising the filling and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage and storage of drugs. Provides clinical services and drug information to physicians, residents and nurses ensuring appropriate drug usage. Participates in the training of pharmacy technicians and co-op students. Engages in quality improvement projects which are specifically related to the area of pharmacy expertise.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Participates in daily patient rounds to provide input as to the selection and rational approach to the pharmacotherapy of the patient's disease, including pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic principles, toxic and side effects of drugs, as well as individual dosage recommendations for the drug or drugs to be administered.
• Evaluates all drug therapy for appropriate indications, dosage, drug interactions and allergies; monitors patients' regimen for effectiveness & adverse drug events and intervenes as appropriate.
• Participates on inter and intradepartmental committees to integrate and coordinate the activities of the pharmacy, nursing, and provider staff.
• Participates in the orientation and training of all new personnel.
• Interviews patients to obtain accurate and comprehensive patient medical history for the patient's medical record including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications regularly used, adverse reactions to drugs, and allergies.
• Prepares drug monographs and reviews drugs requested for admission to the Hospital's Formulary.
• Assists in reviewing the cost of drugs and making necessary adjustments, as required.
• Conducts in-service education lectures for the medical staff, nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, students, and other health care personnel regarding medication management, procedures, and policies.
• Assists in the formulation and continual updating of departmental policies and procedures and pharmacy-nursing policies and procedures.
• Assists, occasionally, cleaning pharmacy delivery carts, medication bins, shelves, patient medication cassettes and drawers, and other pharmacy equipment.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy with 2-5 years hospital pharmacy experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

PGY1 residency preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

Current registration as a Pharmacist in Massachusetts is required by the hire date.

Compensation Range

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. A broad range of factors is considered when making an offer, including education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures. Boston Medical Center offers generous total compensation including benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmacotherapy
• Drug Information
• Medication Management
• Patient Counseling
• Formulary Management
• Pharmacokinetics
• Drug Interaction Monitoring
• Quality Improvement
• Hospital Pharmacy Operations