Clinical Pharmacist, Outpatient, Per diem

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$56.06 - $64.44 - $76.23

 

 

Clinical Pharmacist 2024

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Rehabilitation, a comprehensive rehab program providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for a per diem Clinical Pharmacist for nights, to join our team in Springfield, MA.

SCHEDULE:

• Per diem hours from 8a-8:30p

LOCATION:

• High Street Community Health Center

• Brightwood Community Health Center

• Baystate Medical Center Retail Pharmacy

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Science

• Board Pharmacy Certified

• Massachusetts Licensed Pharmacist

• Preferred Work Experience: 3 years

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM

• Excellent Compensation

• Earned Time off

• Continuing education support

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Wellbeing programs that include. but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist include providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all patients within Baystate Medical Center as well as Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

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 adherence to all 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, participate and 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.).

Job Responsibilities: 

1) Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all patients, which includes the evaluation of medication orders: Effectively utilizes the Clinical Information System (CIS) - Cerner to evaluate all orders for correct drug, strength, and dose specific to the patient population, method of administration, allergies, dosing interval, drug interactions, duplication of therapy, stability/compatibility and formulary status. Maintains accurate documentation of all clinical interventions/clinical notes. 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 the pharmacist position, including IV to PO dosing, Antimicrobial stewardship programs, etc. In the event the pharmacist is unable to perform the