Clinical Pharmacist, Operations Team, Inpatient

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.” 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, Operations Team Department: Inpatient Schedule: Full Time 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. Assists 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) A valid license to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or eligible to become fully licensed within 45 days from date of hire) JOB BENEFITS: Competitive pay Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options 403(b) retirement plan Tuition reimbursement and generous employee discounts Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth EXPERIENCE: Experience in direct supervision of technical support staff for clinical and/or service and operational programs is desirable. Proficiency in standard computational office-suite applications, including word-processing and relational database manipulation is required. Prior hospital pharmacy experience preferred but not required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy as well as a high level of proficiency in performing pharmacist’s duties and responsibilities. Work requires a high level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skill, and focus to ensure the concerted approach to operations. Practice experience working with, revising, and/or implementing information systems. Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills. Professional in conduct and demeanor. Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting (i.e. MS Word, Excel, web browser, etc.) This position is for a full-time evening pharmacist with occasional rotation into the overnight shift. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. 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