Clinical Pharmacist II - OutPatient Pharmacy

1w1 week ago

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Boston, US · Full-time · $110,000 – $145,000

About this role

In this role at Beth Israel Lahey Health, you will support the department's mission by ensuring the right patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner. You will clinically review medication orders from prescribers to verify each order is safe to administer to the patient.

Day-to-day responsibilities include intervening with prescribers on behalf of patients when orders are not appropriate and entering reviewed orders into the Pharmacy Information System. You will also supervise pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure the daily needs of patients are met, educating them on safe medication practices.

This position serves as a liaison between the pharmacy department and healthcare providers, providing drug information to medical staff and patients upon request. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of drug distribution, including controlled substances and investigational drugs.

As a Clinical Pharmacist II, you will perform in a leadership capacity by taking on added responsibility for an area, function, or specialty. You will also actively participate in continuous performance improvement activities, providing suggestions to improve day-to-day operations.

Requirements

Demonstrated competency in all practice areas in which pharmacist duties are performed
Completion of all required departmental competency requirements
Ability to understand and utilize all pharmacy technology to accomplish duties
Active participation in and successful completion of continuous performance improvement activities
Commitment to maintaining courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients
Adherence to customer service standards and a commitment toward meeting the needs of patients and staff
Compliance with all departmental and organization policies and behavioral expectations

Responsibilities

Clinically review all medication orders to ensure safe administration, including assessment of drug selection, allergies, dose, route, diagnosis, lab results, and potential interactions
Intervene with appropriate healthcare professionals when necessary and document clinical interventions consistent with departmental policy
Enter reviewed orders into the Pharmacy Information System with attention to how medications will be administered by nursing staff
Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns, educating them on safe medication practices to meet daily patient needs
Provide drug information to medical staff and patients upon request, documenting requests in the intervention database
Manage day-to-day drug distribution tasks, including controlled substances, IV medications, and investigational drugs
Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy department and healthcare providers
Consistently perform in a leadership role by taking responsibility for an area, function, or specialty, serving as a role model to other staff

Benefits

Opportunity to make a difference in people's lives while growing your career within the BILH system
Leadership development through taking on added responsibility for an area, function, or specialty
Access to continuing education resources and professional development opportunities
Participation in interdepartmental quality improvement initiatives