Clinical Pharmacist
Mass General Brigham
Clinical Pharmacist
Mass General Brigham
Early-stage life science venture investor
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. Sign-On Agreement Terms - 12-month work commitment - Half payment distribution after 90 days of hire and remaining 50% at one year of hire. - Agreement authorizes repayment if work commitment not fulfilled - No eligibility for internal transfers, individuals who have already accepted offers or internal employees of Mass General Brigham system.Qualifications
Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. The Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Clinical Pharmacist will cover abdominal transplant patients, serving as an expert of pharmacotherapy for the interdisciplinary transplant team. This position requires application of clinical training to review transplant pharmacotherapy on interdisciplinary rounds, lead education for patients and healthcare professionals, contribute to protocols and guidelines, quality improvement and research projects, and training for residents and students. The Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Clinical Pharmacist is an exceptional resource to the Pharmacy and Transplant Departments, with whom they collaborate closely. Our department is committed to fostering professional development, continuous growth, and long-term career advancement.
Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Clinical Pharmacists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel to deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. These clinicians are aligned with target interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to deliver medication therapy management and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution. Pharmaceutical care services include, but are not limited to, assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct practice-related research and patient care, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Finally, Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students (MGH Pharmacy Residency website: https://www.massgeneral.org/education/pharmacy-residency.)
Requirements:
Must be eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board Certification by examination, or equivalent certification, in the relevant specialty is preferred, required within 18 months of hiring
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 Internal Medicine or Transplant Pharmacy Residency or Fellowship preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience:
Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials:
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
Attention to detail.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient
Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
Works relatively independently.
Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
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$127000 - $169,079.04/AnnualGrade
7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:
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Early-stage life science venture investor
Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
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