Cambridge Health Alliance
Milieu Counselor - Adolescent Psychiatry, 32 Hrs/wk, D/e
Cambridge Health Alliance, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Cambridge Health Alliance
Allston, Suffolk County, Ma, United States
Category:
Pharmacy
Department:
InPt Pharmacy Operations at EH
Hours/Week:
0.00
At Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), the inpatient pharmacy has the best of both worlds – an innovative academic environment while working in a community hospital setting. The inpatient pharmacy is a dynamic department with cutting edge clinical services and state of the art automation and technology. We utilize EPIC for our Electronic Health Record (EHR), Pyxis technology for dispensing and have bedside barcoding implemented in all inpatient areas. The services we provide are performed with a focus on optimizing clinical outcomes and patient safety, increasing patient satisfaction and improving the financial sustainability of the organization.
The inpatient pharmacy staff is comprised of a team of Clinical Specialists, Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Interns who work collaboratively to ensure safe medication dispensing, compounding and distribution.
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor / Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, the Staff Pharmacist dispenses medications and performs clinical functions related to medication use. Essential job functions are focused on customer satisfaction, efficient/effective use of resources, teamwork, innovation and continuous quality improvement.
Responsibilities:
Verifies in Epic physician-entered orders. Enters scanned physician orders into the computer system after checking for safety, accuracy, appropriateness and completeness with respect to drug, dose, route, frequency with consideration given to patient-specific data including laboratory values, age, gender, height, weight and BSA. Performs direct patient education for a variety of patient populations (e.g. warfarin, CHF, COPD). Attends and participates in daily Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDR) on inpatient units. Participates in medical rounds. Effectively carries out P&T committee approved pharmacist dosing protocols for specific medications (e.g. warfarin, vancomycin). Monitors selected aspects of drug therapy on an ongoing basis; intervenes as necessary to optimize drug use. Provides information / education to the medical and nursing staffs. Prepares IV admixtures including cancer chemotherapy, using aseptic technique and following the guidelines for safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents in accordance with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policies and the USP Chapter 797. Able to perform all standard Pyxis product (e.g., Connect, C-II Safe, MedStation, Console) functions and maintenance including basic troubleshooting. Performs daily oversight of all Technician activities; organizes and directs technicians work flow, checks / reviews all Technician work according to regulatory requirements. Directly supervises the Technicians, coordinating the daily activities and checking the Technicians work. Participates in the training of pharmacy staff pharmacists, technicians and students. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited college/university with B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree is required. Licensure: Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years experience as a pharmacist is preferred.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Location:
Allston, Suffolk County, Ma, United States
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Allston, Suffolk County, Ma, United States
Category:
Pharmacy
Department:
InPt Pharmacy Operations at EH
Hours/Week:
0.00
At Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), the inpatient pharmacy has the best of both worlds – an innovative academic environment while working in a community hospital setting. The inpatient pharmacy is a dynamic department with cutting edge clinical services and state of the art automation and technology. We utilize EPIC for our Electronic Health Record (EHR), Pyxis technology for dispensing and have bedside barcoding implemented in all inpatient areas. The services we provide are performed with a focus on optimizing clinical outcomes and patient safety, increasing patient satisfaction and improving the financial sustainability of the organization.
The inpatient pharmacy staff is comprised of a team of Clinical Specialists, Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Interns who work collaboratively to ensure safe medication dispensing, compounding and distribution.
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor / Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, the Staff Pharmacist dispenses medications and performs clinical functions related to medication use. Essential job functions are focused on customer satisfaction, efficient/effective use of resources, teamwork, innovation and continuous quality improvement.
Responsibilities:
Verifies in Epic physician-entered orders. Enters scanned physician orders into the computer system after checking for safety, accuracy, appropriateness and completeness with respect to drug, dose, route, frequency with consideration given to patient-specific data including laboratory values, age, gender, height, weight and BSA. Performs direct patient education for a variety of patient populations (e.g. warfarin, CHF, COPD). Attends and participates in daily Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDR) on inpatient units. Participates in medical rounds. Effectively carries out P&T committee approved pharmacist dosing protocols for specific medications (e.g. warfarin, vancomycin). Monitors selected aspects of drug therapy on an ongoing basis; intervenes as necessary to optimize drug use. Provides information / education to the medical and nursing staffs. Prepares IV admixtures including cancer chemotherapy, using aseptic technique and following the guidelines for safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents in accordance with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policies and the USP Chapter 797. Able to perform all standard Pyxis product (e.g., Connect, C-II Safe, MedStation, Console) functions and maintenance including basic troubleshooting. Performs daily oversight of all Technician activities; organizes and directs technicians work flow, checks / reviews all Technician work according to regulatory requirements. Directly supervises the Technicians, coordinating the daily activities and checking the Technicians work. Participates in the training of pharmacy staff pharmacists, technicians and students. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited college/university with B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree is required. Licensure: Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years experience as a pharmacist is preferred.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Location:
Allston, Suffolk County, Ma, United States
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