Clinical Pharmacist BWH

Job Summary

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).

• 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.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D) required.
• Pharmacist licensed in Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) preferred.
• Experience working as a pharmacist: 2–3 years preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to assess patient data relative to age‑specific needs.
• Works relatively independently.
• Participates in 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.

Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, gross and fine manipulation performed frequently. Requires handling of objects up to 35 lbs with assistance.

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.