Inpatient Pharmacist (Per Diem) - Spaulding

Responsible 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 -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.

Education

Bachelor degree required
Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacist [Massachusetts License] - required

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health - preferred

Experience

New graduates welcome to apply!
Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
- Works relatively independently.
- Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
- Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
- Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
- Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

New Graduate Pharmacists welcome to apply

Weekly hours available

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.