New

Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem, Inpatient Hospital

McLean Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Middleborough
52 Oak Street (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2025
The clinical staff pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of assessing, verifying, dispensing, labeling, storing, recording, and using pharmaceutical preparations for patients throughout McLean Hospital. The team member ensures optimal clinical care in the acute and residential/partial psychiatric setting, which includes aspects of general medicine, through assessment of patient-specific factors and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Clinical staff pharmacists are responsible for appropriate supervision, training, and verification of all work performed by pharmacy technicians and interns. Clinical staff pharmacists also partake in clinical initiatives/services, inventory management, educational activities, hospital/department committees, and continuous quality improvement as assigned. The clinical staff pharmacist provides exemplary customer service to patients and staff while completing tasks efficiently and accurately. Education Doctor of Pharmacy required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Massachusetts Experience Experience working as a pharmacist in a hospital setting 2-3 years preferred. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Dispensing functions Utilizes computerized order entry system and patient medical record to timely and accurately receive, interpret, review, and process medication orders/prescriptions. Accurately prepares, labels, and dispenses medications based on medication orders or prescriptions according to Pharmacy Department Policies and Procedures and applicable laws. Supervises technicians in preparation of medications and verifies accuracy of all prepared orders including hospital prepared unit dosed medications. Clinical functions Utilizes patient specific information when interpreting, reviewing, and approving medication orders to assess safety and efficacy. Serves as a hospital resource for drug information and utilizes appropriate reference materials when necessary. Participates in the Department's clinical initiatives and programs. Additional functions Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided. Attends and actively participates in team conferences and staff meetings/in-services. Demonstrates organizational, time management and efficiency skills by prioritizing orders and activities. Adheres to all Pharmacy Department policies and procedures, McLean Hospital safety rules, Joint Commission standards, and any other applicable regulatory agency. Performs all tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees and staff members to provide excellent customer service. Demonstrates appropriate judgment and communication skills when interacting with physicians, nursing, patients, and other hospital staff. Cooperates with others within and outside of department and coordinates work efforts. The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.