MelroseWakefield Hospital · 1 month ago
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Inpatient Internal Medicine
MelroseWakefield Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expMelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to provide pharmacy-related services in a hospital setting. This role involves optimizing drug therapy, managing clinical activities, and serving as a resource for healthcare professionals to ensure medication safety and best practices.
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Responsibilities
Provides prospective evaluation and monitoring of drug therapy
Coordinates review of policies and procedures related to clinical practice
Participates in the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols and clinical pathways
Participates in the development of departmental drug-specific and population-specific initiatives
Directs and coordinates the clinical activities of the assigned pharmacy service area. Responsible for preparing, compounding and dispensing medications to patients in accordance within state, federal laws
Reviews and accurately interprets physician’s orders checking for appropriateness of orders as to indication, clarity, accuracy of dose, drug allergy, potential drug interactions and duplication (two or more drugs with the same therapeutic action)
Detects and reports medication errors and adverse drug reactions in a timely manner
Communicates professionally with Physicians, Nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding medication related issues
Prepares and presents to the appropriate committees evidence-based reviews of drugs requested for formulary addition
Actively participates in hospital multi-disciplinary committees, multi-disciplinary patient rounds on a daily basis
Participates in periodic reviews of therapeutic classes of drugs and present findings to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and others
Represents the pharmacy department at committees, councils and meetings throughout the organization
Performs medication counseling and medication history taking when requires, expertly performs basic patient care services such as blood glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring, peak flow meters, BLS/ACLS (if required by care setting)
Actively participates in developing department policies and procedures, maintaining the drug formulary, education of the pharmacy, nursing and medical staffs, and in department quality improvement efforts
Participates in the professional development of clinical pharmacy specialists and clinical pharmacists by serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students, interns, externs, foreign graduates, and pharmacy residents (when applicable). Maintains relationships with local colleges of pharmacy
May present research at state and national professional meetings, seek publication in a refereed journal, or maintain an adjunct faculty appointment at a school of pharmacy
Oversees the preparation, compounding and dispensing of medications to patients and manages support staff (when required)
Participates in Pharmacy Quality Programs that relate to: People; Clinical excellence; Operational excellence; Financial performance and growth; Safety and quality; and Research
Recommends appropriate medication doses and adjustments as indicated by patient clinical condition
Identifies, documents, resolves and works to prevent drug therapy problems
Monitors compliance with treatment guidelines, protocols and clinical pathways and present findings to the appropriate committees
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) AND Two (2) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital OR Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy AND Five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital
Pharmacist License
Preferred
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) AND Three (3) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital OR Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy AND Seven (7) years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
PGY2 Residency in a relevant area of practice
Pharmacy Board Certification
Active Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) credential in a related area of practice
Experience in drug utilization review and analysis
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth
Company
MelroseWakefield Hospital
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital provide high-quality, community-based care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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