Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Department BWFH

Job Summary

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department. Responsible for optimization of drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug‑related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Conducts patient care consistent with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations. May prescribe medications under certain collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). Works independently and within site policies, supervising support staff during assigned shifts as permitted by pharmacy policy and Board of Registration requirements.

• Leadership (20%)
  • Provide direction and guidance to pharmacist and ancillary support staff, ensure policy compliance, and promote professional behavior.
  • Give feedback to pharmacy and practice managers for performance appraisals and participate in personnel management discussions when requested.
• Direct and Indirect Patient Care Services (50%)
  • Attend departmental staff meetings, M&M rounds, staff development, journal club reviews, in‑services, and case studies.
  • Participate in quality‑improvement committees, programs, and student/resident presentations.
  • Conduct continuing‑education programs and conferences to maintain current knowledge.
  • Maintain pharmacy expertise through professional organization membership, continuing education, and peer‑reviewed literature contributions.
• Quality and Safety (10%)
  • Maintain expertise in departmental policies and procedures.
  • Follow all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Ensure compliance with drug programs, formulary management, medication‑management initiatives, and adverse‑drug‑event monitoring programs.
• Education, Training, and Professional Development (10%)
  • Attend departmental and shift‑change meetings, M&M rounds, and continuing‑education activities.
  • Participate in quality‑improvement committees, programs, and resident presentations.
• Use of Technology and Automation (10%)
  • Utilize area‑specific technology such as robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
  • Troubleshoot and mitigate short‑term technology issues.

• Education
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
    
    D) required.
• Licenses & Credentials
  • Pharmacist state license (generic). HR‑only preferred.
  • Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) preferred.
• Experience
  • 5–7 years of relevant pharmacy experience, with a focus on neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care.
  • Subject‑matter expert at the site and system level, contributing to system‑wide initiatives.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  
  • Extensive knowledge in IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory care, manufacturing, and drug distribution.

• Standing Frequently (34–66%)
• Walking Frequently (34–66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3–33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34–66%) 35 lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34–66%) 20–35 lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3–33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3–33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34–66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3–33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3–33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3–33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34–66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34–66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34–66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67–100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67–100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67–100%)
• Talking Constantly (67–100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67–100%)

2810 Brigham and Women’s Faulkner 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 other status protected under law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with a disability during the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other employment benefits.

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