Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy, Overnights

UMass Memorial Health
US - Massachusetts - Worcester
December 9, 2024

Exemption Status:
Exempt
Schedule Details:
Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend
Scheduled Hours:
9P-7A, 10hr-Shifts, 7 Nights on 7 Nights off, every other weekend, rotating holidays
Shift:
3 - Night Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
10020 - 3800 Pharmacy
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Position Overview:

The clinical pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management services that integrate clinical services, order management, patient/staff education, and research. Clinical pharmacists are responsible for improving the patient's experience, safety, and achieving positive clinical and financial outcomes. This position reports to an immediate supervisor/manager.
Major Responsibilities:

Clinical Performance:

Provides medication management services, including:

Reviewing patient medication history, educating patients on drug therapy, establishing desired outcomes, developing/ modifying therapeutic plans, determining alternatives for achieving outcomes, developing drug monitoring plans, monitoring patient outcomes, documenting medication-related issues in electronic health records, interpreting laboratory data, reviewing patient medication profiles, monitoring pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, and monitoring for potential adverse drug interactions.
Maintains and updates a patient profile with demographics (e.g., height and weight), diagnosis, allergies, and current medications.
Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interaction.
Operations/Distribution Performance:

Ensures the timely and accurate dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, non-sterile and sterile compounding, chemotherapeutic, hazardous, and investigational agents.
Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
Cross-covers in various practice areas within the pharmacy as requested by supervisor.
Financial Performance:

Promotes the use of formulary drugs by converting non-formulary orders to formulary drugs when possible according to P&T protocol.
Conducts targeted drug program and drug usage evaluations as needed and reports results to Department Managers/Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting cost-effective regimens, drugs, and reducing waste.
Safety and Regulatory Performance:

Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Utilizes drug use reports to identify adverse drug events.
Participates in Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory activities such as National Patient Safety Goals and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Plan.
Research and Education Performance:

Precepts Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation students, Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation students, and pharmacy residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
Participates in continuing education programs, meetings, training programs, and related activities.
Prepares educational materials and participates in information-sharing activities for the healthcare community and general public.
Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) degree with 3 years of hospital experience.
Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
Preferred:

ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) is recommended.
D. degree with a minimum of 1 year of hospital experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are:
Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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