Inpatient Pharmacist

As an integral member of the patient care team,this registered professional is responsible for the preparation anddispensation of all medication at Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, andother pharmacy personnel to deliver safe and optimal drug therapy and tomaximize positive patient outcomes. Actas a resource person with other interdisciplinary teams, participate in ongoingresearch, oversee the activities of support personnel and continuously monitorfor best practice behaviors within the hospital environment. Providecare/dispense medication in accordance with the laws and regulations governingpharmacists and the practice of pharmacy outlined by the appropriate state andfederal agencies.

• Medications are prepared,compounded, and dispensed to patients according to the laws and regulations ofthe Board of Registration in Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, theFood and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies.
• Documentation is monitoredand maintained for all areas related to drug preparation and delivery, orderentry, investigational medicine protocols, equipment management, adverseevents, and drug inventory per established department guidelines.
• Consultation is providedto the interdisciplinary team in the evaluation of current and recommendeddrug/treatment therapies to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Patient medicationprofiles are updated and maintained to contain appropriate clinicalinformation.
• Teaching and drug relatedinformation is provided to caregivers in order to facilitate understanding anincrease the likelihood of efficient care and safe outcomes.
• Consultation with retailpharmacists is provided when necessary to make pre-discharge arrangements forpatients to obtain difficult to get medications and to discuss unique SRNformulations of medications.
• Pharmacy team members aresupervised to verify accuracy of work before dispensing of medications.
• Team members are oriented,trained, and evaluated per department and organization guidelines.
• Equipment and druginventory management in the pharmacy and patient care areas is monitored andmaintained per department standards.
• Additional department, organization,or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCCOrganizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect,and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications

Education/Degree

Required

Preferred

Experience

Required

• Level II pharmacist requires three tofive years experience as Level I Pharmacist.

Preferred

• Experience in hospital pharmacypreferred.

Licensure

Required

• Current, valid license registered to practiceby the Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred

Skills (Specificlearned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding,presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Safely execute all jobresponsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess andinteract with patients and families using the theories of human growth anddevelopment, family systems, and cultural background.
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred withability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule toprovide patient care as needed. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).

Preferred

• Highly developed communications andinterpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directedand contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and developsand implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of servicedelivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meetdeadlines 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.