Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist

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 full time Clinical Pharmacist to join our team in Greenfield, MA.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

• Strong and Supportive leadership structure
• Awards for Unit Department, high performing unit, high engagement scores, etc.
• Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

SCHEDULE:

• Part-time 32-hour position (8 hour shifts)
• Days & Evening assigned schedule to business needs
• Every 3rd weekend plus holiday rotations

LOCATION:

• BFMC Campus, 164 Hight Street, Greenfield, MA

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Science (doctorate preferred)
• Board Pharmacy Certified
• Massachusetts Licensed Pharmacist
• Required Work Experience: 3 years; 1 year Inpatient Pharmacy. 1) PG Year 1 (preferred)

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 30 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Onsite parking

Summary: 

The primary responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist include providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all patients within 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 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 the departmental standards. Performs all clinical duties assigned to pharmacist position which may include IV to PO do