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Ambulatory Pharmacist IICambridge Health Alliance • Cambridge, MA
Ambulatory Pharmacist II

Ambulatory Pharmacist II

Cambridge Health Alliance • Cambridge, MA
30+ days ago
Salary
$57.46 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Summary:


Under the general supervision of the Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, the Ambulatory Pharmacist II is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care in an institutional outpatient practice setting. Primary, essential job functions involve ensuring rational drug therapy through a focus on prescription filling/distribution, medication therapy monitoring, staff and student training, and project coordination. Must be willing/able to support the clinical pharmacy and other organizational activities as required. A commitment to patient safety, customer
satisfaction, efficient/effective use of resources, teamwork, innovation, and performance improvement is required.

Responsibilities:

•Checks for safety, accuracy, appropriateness and completeness with respect to drug, dose,
route, frequency with consideration given to patient-specific data including laboratory values, age, gender, height, weight and BSA.
•Prepares controlled substances to be dispensed, completing the appropriate documentation while maintaining an accurate perpetual inventory.
•Performs weekly inventory and reconciliation of controlled substances. Notifies Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services or Senior Director of Pharmacy of any unexplained discrepancies.
•Performs daily oversight of all Pharmacy Technician activities; checks/reviews all Pharmacy Technician work according to regulatory requirements.
•Dispenses medication to ambulatory patients with appropriate medication counseling.
•Educates/trains patients to administer and monitor therapy as required.
•Effectively interacts with prescribers concerning drug order clarification or drug therapy
•modification.
•Receives, researches, and provides through a variety of media accurate and timely drug
•information.
•Monitors selected aspects of drug therapy on an ongoing basis; intervenes as necessary to
•optimize drug use.
•Minimizes or prevents adverse drug events through targeted interventions.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Other information:
Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited college/university with B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree is required.
Licensure: Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy or be eligible for licensure in MA. In lieu of an active MA license,
candidates must attain MA licensure prior to working 1000 hours at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). Failure to attain MA licensure within this time period will result in the discontinuation of employment at CHA.
Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience as a pharmacist is required.
1. Cognitive ability to observe, analyze and interpret general, technical and clinical data
(verbal and written).
2. Good communication and behavioral skills.
3. Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities while under pressure.
4. Ability to perform without direct professional supervision and to oversee the work of Technicians and students.


In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
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