Sr. Pharmacist

2 days ago


Boston MA United States Brigham and Women’s Hospital Full time

The Senior Pharmacist is responsible for processing medication orders entered in provider-order-entry (and written) by the prescribers, for promptly and accurately providing medications for administration to patients, and for supplying pertinent, timely, and accurate information to health care workers and patients for the safe and effective use of medications.

The Senior Pharmacist is also responsible for representing the Pharmacy on key programs, such as nutrition support, the Safety Committee, etc. This includes acting as a liaison, serving on committees as appropriate, recommending policies and procedures, and reviewing drug and supply requirements for that program.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinates daily workload to coincide with needs of the department.
  2. Checks medication fills (Cassette, Omnicells, Floor Stock, etc.).
  3. Prepares and processes IV Admixtures.
  4. Processes a sufficient quantity of prescriber medication orders.
  5. Provides drug consultations with all health care personnel and patients.
  6. Detects and assists in documenting adverse drug events, including adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and near misses.
  7. Performs and documents target drug interventions.
  8. Maintains necessary record keeping.
  9. Provides training/in-service education to Pharmacy staff.
  10. Provides training/in-service education to Nursing and/or Medical staff.
  11. Ensures that proper drug security and control is performed throughout the day.
  12. Completes assigned medication inventory assignments.
  13. Performs extra duties upon request of Pharmacy Director and/or Assistant Director.

Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards.

Must be able to understand and clearly communicate with all areas of health care personnel.

Must understand the basic operations of the Pharmacy Department, including processing prescriber medication orders, the operations of the Omnicell cabinets and software, Epic, the repackaging (pre-packing) machine, and any other technology that the Pharmacy employs in its operations.

  • Must maintain sufficient pharmaceutical knowledge for the safe and effective distribution of medications.
  • Baccalaureate (or higher) degree in Pharmacy from an approved school of pharmacy.
  • Current Registration as a Pharmacist in the State of Massachusetts, with no disciplinary actions taken.
  • Hospital Pharmacy experience is required.

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location

MA-Boston-BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main

Work Locations

BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main

Job Organization

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

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