Sr. Pharmacist BWFH

Senior Pharmacist

Job Summary:

7 on 7 off schedule.

• Process medication orders entered in provider-order-entry (and written) by prescribers, promptly and accurately providing medications for administration to patients.
• Supplies pertinent, timely, and accurate information to healthcare workers and patients for the safe and effective use of medications.
• Represents Pharmacy on key programs such as nutrition support, the Safety Committee, etc.; acts as a liaison, serves on committees, recommends policies and procedures, reviews drug and supply requirements.
• Coordinates daily workload to coincide with needs of the department.
• Checks medication fills (Cassette, Omnicells, Floor Stock, etc.).
• Prepares and processes IV admixtures.
• Processes a sufficient quantity of prescriber medication orders.
• Provides drug consultations with health care personnel and patients.
• Detects and assists in documenting adverse drug events, including adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and near misses.
• Performs and documents target drug interventions.
• Maintains necessary record keeping.
• Provides training/in-service education to Pharmacy staff, Nursing and/or medical staff.
• Ensures proper drug security and control throughout the day.
• Completes assigned medication inventory assignments.
• Performs extra duties upon request of Pharmacy Director and/or Assistant Director.

• Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Able to understand and clearly communicate with all areas of health care personnel.
• Understands the basic operations of the Pharmacy Department: processing prescriber medication orders, operations of Omnicell cabinets and software, Epic, repackaging (pre-packing) machine, and other technology used.
• Maintains sufficient pharmaceutical knowledge for safe and effective distribution of medications.
• Baccalaureate (or higher) degree in Pharmacy from an approved school of pharmacy.
• Current registration as a Pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts with no disciplinary actions.
• Hospital pharmacy experience required.

Work Location:

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range: $/Annual

Grade: 7

EEO Statement: 2810 Brigham and Women and 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/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.

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