Pharmacist, Healthcare

Overview

A pharmacist is responsible for the procurement, distribution, and control of all pharmaceuticals used within North Shore Medical Center. The ideal candidate will be trained and competent for the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. The Clinical Pharmacist is also responsible for assuring the safe and effective use of medications, provision of drug information, and patient counseling.

They will assist in developing and coordinating all activities of pharmacy services.

• Interprets and evaluates medication orders prior to entry/verification
• Clinically assesses orders for dose, route, frequency, and appropriateness of medication therapy
• Monitors orders for drug interactions, adverse reactions, incompatibilities, therapeutic duplication, and allergies
• Identifies, mitigates, prevents, and documents problems with medication orders or therapeutic regimens, including medication errors or adverse drug reactions
• Verifies the accuracy of order entry and of medication products dispensed
• Delivers optimal pharmaceutical care by participating in direct patient-care interdisciplinary rounds
• Advises nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications
• Narcotic control and assists in record maintenance
• Oversees pharmacy technician activities
• Assists in developing and implementing departmental clinical and educational programs
• Assists in inventory control and proper medication storage
• Inspects completed IV admixtures as prepared by support staff for quality and accuracy; may prepare IV admixtures as needed
• Complies with USP 797 and USP 795 when compounding or overseeing compounded medications
• Prepares prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy laws and practice
• Maintains proper licensure and educational requirements and provides documentation upon request

• Graduate from an accredited college of pharmacy is required
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist by the State of Massachusetts is required
• New grads require 2 years experience in a clinical setting as a pharmacy intern
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a clinical environment is preferred
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of professionals and non-professionals
• Ability to perform duties satisfactorily and proficiently demonstrate computer applications

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. 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.