Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory (Adult), 40hr, Day at UMass Memorial Health

Are you an internal caregiver student or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:ExemptHiring Range:$96220.80 - $173180.80Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience skills qualifications and internal equity considerations.Schedule Details:Monday through FridayScheduled Hours:8a-430p or 830a-5pShift:1 - Day Shift 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:40Cost Center:10020 - 3800 PharmacyThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.The Ambulatory Adult clinical pharmacist provides patient centered clinical pharmacy services including but not limited to comprehensive medication reviews adherence monitoring interventions and targeted medication reviews that seek to optimize clinical economic and patient outcomes. The Ambulatory Adult clinical pharmacist designs and implements targeted medication and disease management programs. Ambulatory clinical pharmacists are responsible for improving the patients experience safety and achieving positive clinical and financial outcomes. This position is responsible to an immediate supervisor/manager.Major Responsibilities:The following key performance areas (Clinical Operations/Distribution Financial Safety and Regulatory Research and Education) are performed by the clinical pharmacist:Clinical Performance:Documents clinical interventions and activities in a timely manner. Documentation may include progress notes in the EHR annual comprehensive medication reviews with written summaries in the CMSs standardized format and patient specific documents i.e. medication-related actions plans and personal medication records.Maintains accurate and proper patient medication profiles monitoring to ensure the proper choice of medication dosage form strength length of therapy and interaction potential of the prescribed medication.May work under Collaborative Practice and protocols as authorized by providers.Supervise work of pharmacy technicians involved with MTM and transitions of care.Operations/Distribution PerformanceEnsures the timely and accurate dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products including oral non-sterile and sterile compounding chemotherapeutic hazardous and investigational agents.Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.Cross-covers in a variety of practice areas within the pharmacy as requested by supervisor.Ensures regulatory compliance of controlled substance distribution and monitoring.Supervise work of pharmacy technicians.Provide feedback to maintain and optimize pharmacy technology.Financial PerformancePromotes the use of formulary drugs by converting non-formulary orders to formulary drugs when possible according to P&T protocol. Coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.Conducts targeted drug program and drug usage evaluations as needed and reports results to Department Managers/ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting cost effective regimens drugs and by reducing waste.Facilitates cost saving programs such as IV to PO and therapeutic substitution.Manages medication inventory expiring products and recalls.Safety and Regulatory PerformanceDetects monitors documents and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.Utilizes drug use reports to identify adverse drug events.Participates in Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory activities such as National Patient Safety Goals and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Plan.Research and Education PerformancePrecepts Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation students and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation students and pharmacy residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.Participates in continuing education programs meetings training programs and related activities.Prepares educational materials and participates in information sharing activities for the health care community and general public.Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree; OR Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) degree with 3 years hospital experience.Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.Preferred:ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) is recommended.Pharm.D. degree with minimum of 1 year of hospital experienceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Key Skills LTC Pharmacy,Hospital Experience,Pharmacy Software,Continuous Improvement,Go,Infusion Experience,Pharmacy Residency,Training & Development,Order Entry,Epic,Clinical Pharmacy Experience,Compounding Medications Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 96220 - 173180