Inpatient Pharmacist

Description: As an integral member of the patient care team, this registered professional is responsible for the preparation and dispensation of all medication at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other pharmacy personnel to deliver safe and optimal drug therapy and to maximize positive patient outcomes. Act as a resource person with other interdisciplinary teams, participate in ongoing research, oversee the activities of support personnel and continuously monitor for best practice behaviors within the hospital environment. Provide care/dispense medication in accordance with the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy outlined by the appropriate state and federal agencies. Medications are prepared, compounded, and dispensed to patients according to the laws and regulations of the Board of Registration in Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, the Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies. Documentation is monitored and maintained for all areas related to drug preparation and delivery, order entry, investigational medicine protocols, equipment management, adverse events, and drug inventory per established department guidelines. Consultation is provided to the interdisciplinary team in the evaluation of current and recommended drug/treatment therapies to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Patient medication profiles are updated and maintained to contain appropriate clinical information. Teaching and drug related information is provided to caregivers in order to facilitate understanding an increase the likelihood of efficient care and safe outcomes. Consultation with retail pharmacists is provided when necessary to make pre-discharge arrangements for patients to obtain difficult to get medications and to discuss unique SRN formulations of medications. Pharmacy team members are supervised to verify accuracy of work before dispensing of medications. Team members are oriented, trained, and evaluated per department and organization guidelines. Equipment and drug inventory management in the pharmacy and patient care areas is monitored and maintained per department standards. Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives. PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. Qualifications: Education/Degree Required Preferred Experience Required Level II pharmacist requires three to five years experience as Level I Pharmacist. Preferred Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred. Licensure Required Current, valid license registered to practice by the Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy. Preferred Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background. Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. Maintain variable work schedule to provide patient care as needed. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel). Preferred Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. Attention to detail. EEO Statement Spaulding Rehabilitation 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, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Primary Location MA-East Sandwich-SCC Spaulding Cape CodWork Locations SCC Spaulding Cape Cod 311 Service Road East Sandwich 02537Job PharmacistOrganization Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod(SRN and SCC)Schedule Full-timeStandard Hours 40Shift RotatingEmployee RegularJob Posting Sep 10, 2024