Per Diem / PRN Pharmacist - $44 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Pharmacist for
a per diem / prn job in Boston, Massachusetts.Job Description &
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in
Massachusetts Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 residency
preferred Experience (1-2 years) working in the perioperative
setting preferred SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Fluency in English.
Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations Knowledge of
contemporary pharmacy systems Knowledge of USP 797, 795 and 800
Excellent comprehension of written policies and procedures Ability
to make appropriate decisions, develop and complete follow-up
actions.
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The OR Satellite Pharmacy at
Massachusetts General Hospital is a unique and exciting area of
pharmacy practice. Pharmacists in this area work closely with
fellow pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, anesthesiologists, and
surgeons to ensure patients undergoing various procedures are
receiving the care they need. The OR Pharmacist is an integral
member of the perioperative patient care team. The Per Diem
Pharmacists in this position will report directly to the OR
Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy Inpatient Operations.
This position is a mix of both day shift and evening shift coverage
for the per diem position. Per Diem Pharmacists will work with
other pharmacists to complete tasks such as order verification,
code response, conducting interventions with nurses and physicians,
and overseeing the work of technicians, including dispensing of
medications and pharmaceutical preparations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: The perioperative pharmacist collaborates with
and serves as a resource for nurses, physicians and other
clinicians who participate in the management of the operating room
(O.R.) and post anesthesia care unit (PACU) patient as well as
other patients receiving care at areas covered by Department of
Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine (DACCPM). They are
responsible for coordinating and delivering pharmacy services in
compliance with all applicable policies, regulatory agency
requirements and state and federal laws. Job-specific
Responsibilities:
- Reviews, approves, and clarifies peri-operative medication orders
for appropriateness based on current clinical and institutional
guidelines as well as patient-specific criteria.
- Assesses all medication orders to ensure they meet established
standards and practice guidelines of MGH Department of pharmacy and
Operating Room services.
Reports order discrepancies to appropriate staff promptly.
- Advises clinicians on drug selection based on current clinical
guidelines to optimize drug therapy.
- Oversees the safe handling and preparation of various
medications, including IVs.
- Checks admixtures for accurate preparation, including the
additive(s), parent solution, and label.
- Oversees technician activities and performs quality control
checks.
- Adheres to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of
the medication and hazardous agents according to current guidelines
(USP 797, ASHP).
- Oversees the ordering, storage and handling of medications and
supplies.
- Participates in education activities such as in-services, CE
presentations, and publications.
- Answers drug information questions.
- Participates in the Safety Reporting System. Identifies and
reports therapy errors and adverse drug reactions.
- Monitors, documents, and reports medication recalls.
- Participates in the training, education and mentoring of other
pharmacists, pharmacy interns and technicians.
- Ensures compliance with controlled substance distribution and
control system.
- Participate in area specific staff and department meetings as
necessary.
- Participates in quality, safety, and other project work outside
of regular staffing duties.
- May participate in research activities with publication or
presentation at local and/or national meetings.
- Assists in the development of policy and procedures.
- Verifies and manages patient's 'Own Meds' per Department
policy.
- Understands and runs Omnicell reports and takes appropriate
action if a discrepancy is identified.
- Understands and interprets anesthesia flow charts and medication
documentation.
- Processes pain clinic prescriptions.
- Understands basic functionality of Omnicell automated dispensing
cabinets and anesthesia work stations, and troubleshoots issues
accordingly.
- Provides training to new anesthesia residents, CRNA's, RN, and
anesthesia techs.
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Perioperative Services
and the Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Inpatient Operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to lift to 25 lbs. Must be able to
stand or sit for extended periods of time SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITY: Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Interns in the
perioperative pharmacy space.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Enforces formulary system, and department
and area specific financial goals Assures cost-effective medication
utilization Minimized medication wasteRecruiter: Mieli, Albert Mass
General Brigham Job ID #3310577. Posted job title: Pharmacist,
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