Clinical Pharmacist II - Per Diem
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Healthcare
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Pharmaceutical
Summary
The primary responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist include providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all patients within Baystate Health. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the clinical pharmacist will perform a variety of duties including age‑appropriate clinical pharmacy services, evaluation of medication orders for appropriateness, monitoring and patient follow‑up, drug information consultations, and support of the pharmacy department operations. The clinical pharmacist will maintain competency, training, and ongoing education of pharmaceutical knowledge, integrated technology, and practice model changes.
It is the expectation of the clinical pharmacist to complete and document the appropriate tasks required to maintain patient‑specific record keeping in an electronic database. Such documentation may include Clinical Interventions, Safety Reporting Events, etc. The clinical pharmacist is also expected to adhere to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures as well as the applicable laws and regulations pertinent to the proper management of pharmacy practice.
As defined by the Pharmacy Leadership Team, the clinical pharmacist will be expected to meet all departmental specific goals set forth on an annual basis.
As an integrated member of the Pharmacy Team, the clinical pharmacist is expected to actively participate in working committees, engage in educational activities, and precept Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)/Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students as appropriate. The incumbent will be expected to maintain competency in the core areas of the inpatient pharmacy setting (Clinical order verification/drug information, USP 797 compounding, etc.)
and satellite areas as deemed appropriately qualified (i.e., Chemotherapy Pharmacy, NICU, etc.).
Demonstrates an acceptable safe rate of orders verified per hour and accurate clinical order verification as determined by departmental standards. Performs all clinical duties assigned to pharmacist position which may include IV to PO dosing, Antimicrobial stewardship programs, etc. In the event the pharmacist is unable to perform daily duties, they are expected to appropriately hand‑off the task as necessary.
Maintains compliance with departmental expectations of accurately reviewing, verifying, and dispensing all pharmaceuticals in compliance with departmental policies and procedures, including regulatory compliance measures. Understands the basic modes of delivery (pneumatic tube, messenger, pharmacy technicians, grey bags, etc.) and expectations around turnaround time, batching, and reconciliation of all doses dispensed. Develops the required skills to integrate pharmacy technology into clinical pharmacist responsibilities and maintains competency and training as required (CIS, Baxa, TPN compo under, Pyxis med stations, CII safe, etc.).
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the questions and efficiently retrieves pertinent patient‑specific information to research and formulate an accurate response in a timely manner. Utilizes the drug information on‑call pager appropriately. Effectively utilizes communication tools available to formulate or communicate an established plan of follow‑up with the requesting health care professional/patient when necessary.
Demonstrates direct oversight and provides supportive direction to pharmacy technician staff when appropriate. Triage all patient care activities as well as all operational and…
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