Clinical Pharmacist
Company: Cardinal Health
Location: Jamaica Plain
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
Your safety is our top priority. We regularly consult with
medical professionals on best practices in COVID-19 prevention to
protect our employees. We train our employees on these best
practices and regularly clean our sites in accordance with CDC
guidelines. Please note: All individuals entering our facilities
are required to complete a self-health check, wear a mask and
follow all posted guidelines.
With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital
and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice
strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and
enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is
one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United
States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists
because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy
leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business
management, medication therapy management and more.
Clinical pharmacist in a 250 plus bed teaching hospital in Boston,
MA servicing a variety of patient populations. This pharmacist will
work closely with medical staff to ensure safe, effective, and
appropriate drug therapy. Along with supporting daily operational
responsibilities that include, but are not limited to order
verification, inventory management, and medication dispensing.
Accountabilities
Reviews, processes and monitors patient medication orders to
evaluate the appropriateness of use, dosage form, route of
administration, regiment compliance, therapeutic duplication, drug
interactions, adverse reactions and age appropriateness.
Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds for a variety of patient
populations.
Checks technician prepared or prepares for dispensing all
medications for patient specific use.
Assists with drug procurement and inventory maintenance.
Assists with precepting experiential education students from
Schools of Pharmacy.
Reviews non-formulary requests and prepares formulary reviews as
needed for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Participates in performance improvement activities using evidence
bases practice. Implements clinical initiatives (therapeutic
interchange, renal dosing, ADR reporting) with regard to efficacy,
safety, and cost effectiveness.
Participates in Drug Utilization Evaluation program, Quality
Improvement projects and prepares summary reports.
Provide subject matter expertise to medical residents and medical
staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the
Director of Pharmacy.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients,
families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional,
responsible, and courteous environment.
Qualifications
Graduate of accredited School of Pharmacy; Bachelor of Science or
Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
Must be a "good standing" licensed Pharmacist in the state of
Massachusetts.
Hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency strongly
preferred.
Flexibility to work various shifts.
Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate
with customers and health care professionals.
Strong customer service skills.
Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of
multiple pharmacy information systems.
A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in
order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination
includes:
2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine
1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to
federal, state and/or customer requirements.
Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status,
marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance,
genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or
local law.
Keywords: Cardinal Health, Boston , Clinical Pharmacist, Healthcare , Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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