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Clinical Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Needham, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham Category: Pharmacy Job ID: JR77909 Date posted: 06/02/2025
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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Pharmacist is responsible for project management of assigned projects assigned by the Director of Pharmacy including, but not limited to, upgrading, evaluation, implementation, and quality assurance of all pharmacy computer systems including Epic and Pyxis. Is responsible for project planning and implementation of the medication portion of interdisciplinary projects along with other members of the healthcare team. Performs the job by demonstrating technical ability, understanding of expectations, and ability to multi-task in compliance with and also assists in revising and updating organizational policies and procedures. Applies knowledge of information systems and the medication-use process to improve patient care by ensuring that new technologies support safe and effective medication use. Understands aspects of pharmacy informatics systems and their impacts on other hospital systems. Supports the functions of the healthcare team in regards to the Meditech medication dictionary. Supports the mission of the department by ensuing that the right patients receive the right medication in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision the Director of Pharmacy. This position will be responsible for managing the various technology and non-technology projects of the department. In particular this position will assist with the implementation of a point of care bedside verification system.

Job Description:

Applies the knowledge of information systems and the medication-use process to improve patient care by ensuring that current and new technologies lead to safer and more effective medication use. Regularly supports the implementation of new technologies and maintenance of current technologies leading to safe and effective medication- use by working to develop system improvements) Manages daily controlled substance replenishment of Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) on the nursing units, as well as all of the Anesthesia cabinets within the OR. Develops and maintains a system monitoring discrepancies for both nursing units Pyxis ADCs as well as Anesthesia ADCs. Communicate with anesthesiologists and CNRAs on an ongoing basis to resolve discrepancies. Participates in the identification and resolution of system problems and procedures and evaluates solutions to identified problems. Discriminates between user/education and system problems; works towards resolution of problems through application of technical knowledge and provide communication and follow-up. Develop a system of monthly review by nursing supervisors and the Director of Anesthesia for all nursing and anesthesia staff using modified reports from RxAuditor, to monitor possible drug diversion. Organize and maintain all files and subdirectories related to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Meetings. Develop all graphic presentations and maintain all quality assurance monitoring of pharmacy operations. Provides education, training, and operational support to staff. Continually shares operational education outside of structured education and training sessions. This may include physicians and nurses in addition to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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