Responsible for supervising the filling and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage and storage of medications. Provides clinical services and drug information to physicians, residents and nurses ensuring appropriate medication usage. Participates in the training of pharmacy technicians and co-op students.
Engages in quality improvement projects which are specifically related to an area of pharmacy expertise or interest.
Works relatively independently, under general supervision, and within the limits of established pharmacy policies and procedures.
Position: Clinical Pharmacist
Department: Pharmacy
Schedule: Full Time
Reviews and approves, prior to dispensing a drug, all initial and routine orders ensuring the therapeutic appropriateness of the medication order, and its relative cost effectiveness.
Oversees the activities of the intravenous admixture area, and reviews and approves, prior to dispensing, all new orders prepared by the sterile products room.
Supervises approximately two pharmacy technicians, and one to three Pharmacy Interns, who are responsible for filling and checking unit-dose medications carts, inventory control, initial interpretation and input into computer of medication orders.
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.
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.
Participates in investigational drug studies through assisting in the design of dispensing protocols, maintaining drug records and inventory control, formulating dosages, monitoring patients and ensuring compliance with FDA and DEA regulations.
Conducts in-service education lectures for the medical staff, nurses, pharmacists, students, and other health care personnel regarding drugs, procedures and policies.
SECONDARY POSITION ROLES:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:
Compensation Range:
$52.40- $75.96
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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