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Clinical Pharmacist – Hospital Pharmacy | Full-Time
Join a Collaborative Hospital Pharmacy Team Focused on Exceptional Patient Care
We are seeking a dedicated and clinically driven Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing hospital pharmacy team. In this role, you will work closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for our patients.
Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Services, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, verifying, preparing, and dispensing medication orders while providing clinical guidance and medication-related support across the organization. This position plays an important role in patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, pharmacy operations, and clinical initiatives, including support of the pharmacy residency program.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys working in a fast-paced acute care environment while making a direct impact on patient outcomes.
Clinical Pharmacist Responsibilities
Education
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Join a Collaborative Hospital Pharmacy Team Focused on Exceptional Patient Care
We are seeking a dedicated and clinically driven Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing hospital pharmacy team. In this role, you will work closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for our patients.
Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Services, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, verifying, preparing, and dispensing medication orders while providing clinical guidance and medication-related support across the organization. This position plays an important role in patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, pharmacy operations, and clinical initiatives, including support of the pharmacy residency program.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys working in a fast-paced acute care environment while making a direct impact on patient outcomes.
Clinical Pharmacist Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and dispense medication orders in accordance with hospital policies and clinical best practices
- Provide pharmaceutical care and evidence-based medication recommendations to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff
- Monitor medication therapies for safety, appropriateness, interactions, dosing accuracy, and therapeutic effectiveness
- Serve as a medication resource for healthcare providers and patients
- Supervise and verify the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and pharmacy students
- Support clinical pharmacy initiatives, quality improvement projects, and pharmacy residency activities
- Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care and medication management
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and hospital pharmacy regulations
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality standards
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented pharmacy environment focused on patient safety and service excellence
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or university required
- 1–2 years of hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred
- Experience in acute care, inpatient pharmacy, or clinical pharmacy settings is highly desirable
- Active Massachusetts Pharmacist license required (or eligibility for reciprocity)
- Board Certification preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with interdisciplinary teams
- Computer proficiency and experience with pharmacy systems preferred
- Ability to maintain confidential information and comply with HIPAA standards
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
- Primary Schedule: Day Shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Rotating Evening Coverage: 2–5 evening shifts per month (1:00 PM – 9:30 PM)
- Weekend Rotation: Every 4th–5th Weekend
- Holiday Rotation Required
- On-Call Coverage: 11:00 PM – 6:30 AM
- On-call rotation is assigned for one full week approximately every 10–12 weeks
- Collaborative and supportive clinical environment
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced pharmacy and healthcare professionals
- Involvement in clinical initiatives and residency program support
- Meaningful work that directly impacts patient care and safety
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
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