Massachusetts General Hospital
Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care and Complex Care Service
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Massachusetts General Hospital
is currently seeking highly motivated candidates to join our critical care and complex care services teams.
This position is a split position: 60% of service to ICU patients and 40% of service to Complex Care Service patients on a weekly basis.
This position is five weeks of days, every sixth week of evenings and every fourth weekend. Evening shift and weekend duties rotate through covering ICU patients or medical-surgical patients.
Clinical Pharmacists
assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Clinical Pharmacists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. These clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Pharmaceutical care services include, but are not limited to, assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct practice-related research and patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Finally, Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.Responsible for providing direct or indirect patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.Works independently, and within the limits of established pharmacy/ambulatory care practice site's policies and procedures, as a member of the patient care team. Directs and coordinates the activities of a pharmacy service area.The following are essential job functions for Clinical Pharmacists:
Lead assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs.Deliver direct patient-care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs.Participate in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing.Facilitate experiential education and preceptorship.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED:Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Postgraduate residency/fellowship training is preferred.Board Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty is preferred, required within 18 months of hiring.Must meet all Board of Pharmacy requirements to enter into a collaborative drug therapy management agreement, when applicable.Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, when applicable.PREFERRED:Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship preferred.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.WORKING CONDITIONS:Able to lift up to 20 lbs.Able to stand for extended periods of time.Able to sit for extended periods of time.EEO Statement: Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
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is currently seeking highly motivated candidates to join our critical care and complex care services teams.
This position is a split position: 60% of service to ICU patients and 40% of service to Complex Care Service patients on a weekly basis.
This position is five weeks of days, every sixth week of evenings and every fourth weekend. Evening shift and weekend duties rotate through covering ICU patients or medical-surgical patients.
Clinical Pharmacists
assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Clinical Pharmacists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. These clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Pharmaceutical care services include, but are not limited to, assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct practice-related research and patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Finally, Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.Responsible for providing direct or indirect patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies.Works independently, and within the limits of established pharmacy/ambulatory care practice site's policies and procedures, as a member of the patient care team. Directs and coordinates the activities of a pharmacy service area.The following are essential job functions for Clinical Pharmacists:
Lead assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs.Deliver direct patient-care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs.Participate in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing.Facilitate experiential education and preceptorship.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED:Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Postgraduate residency/fellowship training is preferred.Board Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty is preferred, required within 18 months of hiring.Must meet all Board of Pharmacy requirements to enter into a collaborative drug therapy management agreement, when applicable.Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration license, National Provider Index number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration number, when applicable.PREFERRED:Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship preferred.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.WORKING CONDITIONS:Able to lift up to 20 lbs.Able to stand for extended periods of time.Able to sit for extended periods of time.EEO Statement: Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
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