Hours: 32 hours a week. Rotating shifts.

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is looking for a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to join their dynamic group. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a Magnet recognized, community hospital, where our mission is to put patients first in everything we do. At Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital we have an ambitious vision to Be One of the Best Community Hospitals in America.

Come work along an incredible group of dedicated professionals, supportive management and make our mission possible!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates the delivery of all pharmacy services on the assigned shift, without direct supervision within the limitation of department policies and procedures. Accepts and executes “charge pharmacist” responsibility as assigned.
• Prepare, compound, dispense and deliver medications to patients in accordance with the Board of Registration in Pharmacy, the Department of Public Health, State Law, Federal Law, and professional pharmacy practice standards.
• Evaluates medication orders and patient medical records for medication related problems. Documents, and resolves medication related problems.
• Communicates professionally with Physicians, Nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding medication related issues.
• Performs all other tasks promptly as assigned.
• Documents competency by routinely documenting clinical pharmacy interventions.
• Serve as a drug information resource to physicians, nurses, patients and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains skill, knowledge and competency through department initiated trainings, attendance at journal clubs, attendance at external trainings, routinely reviewing medical literature.
• Performs medication counseling and medication history taking when required, expertly performs basic patient care services such as blood glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring, peak flow meters, BLS/ACLS (if required by care setting).
• Participate in department meetings, and pharmacist practice council.
• Orients and trains pharmacy interns, residents, technician trainees, other students and newly hired personnel.
• Manage support staff and verify the accuracy of their work.
• Work with the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to accomplish departmental tasks and realize operational efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of pharmacy practice in a hospital setting strongly desired
• Current Licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Massachusetts
• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy required

What We Offer:

Not only is Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing opportunities for our staff:

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking

About Lowell General Hospital:

This is a great opportunity to be part of a 3-time Magnet Recognized, community hospital. Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second-largest community hospital in Massachusetts and are proud to be a Magnet hospital. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care for a 3rd designation. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations that are dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only 2% of hospitals have attained their 3rd Magnet designation.

We are a proud member of Tufts Medicine and in collaboration with the medical community it is our promise to provide our patients with Complete connected care SM

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.