Clinical Pharmacist II - Critical Care

1w1 week ago

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Burlington, US · Full-time · $118,000 – $160,000

About this role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The position supports the mission of the department by ensuring that the right patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner. It focuses on clinical review of medication orders from prescribers.

Clinically reviews medication orders to ensure the medication is safe to administer to the patient. If not, intervenes with the prescriber on behalf of the patient. Appropriately enters orders into the Pharmacy Information System.

Supervises pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure daily patient needs are met. Provides drug information to medical staff and patients upon request. Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy department and health care providers.

Responsible for day-to-day management of drug distribution, including controlled substances, IV medications, and investigational drugs. Actively participates in continuous performance improvement activities. Maintains professional development through continuing education and current literature.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy
Current MA registration in Pharmacy
Valid MA pharmacist license
Ability to be thoroughly trained to meet job description requirements
Competency in all practice areas where pharmacist duties are performed
Understanding of departmental competency requirements
Knowledge of safe medication practices for critical care patients
Familiarity with Pharmacy Information System and related technology

Responsibilities

Clinically reviews medication orders received from prescribers to ensure safety and intervenes with prescriber if needed
Supervises pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure daily patient needs are met and educates on safe practices
Provides drug information to medical staff and patients upon request and documents in intervention database
Manages day-to-day drug distribution including controlled substances, IV medications, compounded medications, and investigational drugs
Serves as a liaison between pharmacy department and health care providers
Utilizes all technology to accomplish drug distribution and order management
Participates in continuous performance improvement activities and performs assigned projects efficiently
Demonstrates competency in all practice areas and complies with departmental policies