<p>Site: The General Hospital Corporation</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.</p> <p>The Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team in the ambulatory care space.</p> <p>Pharmacists play a key role by offering focused services (medication prescribing, monitoring, education) to patients with chronic diseases. Working with primary care providers, population health coordinators, high-risk nursing programs, and community health workers, the pharmacists positively impact patients through virtual and in-person appointments. Clinical Pharmacists serve as a departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage and facilitate the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Clinical Pharmacists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents and Doctor of Pharmacy students.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>As a member of the primary care team, the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of safe and effective patient centered pharmacotherapy in the primary care space. Clinicians are aligned with targeted interdisciplinary programs and specialty services to manage chronic disease states through Collaborative Drug Therapy Management agreements (CDTM).</p> <p>The following are essential job functions for the Ambulatory Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist:</p> <ul> <li>Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic </li></ul> <p>programs</p> <ul> <li>Delivers direct patient-care and clinical practice, including decentralized </li></ul> <p>and service-based programs</p> <ul> <li>Provide services to ensure optimal transitions of care, including collecting, </li></ul> <p>reconciling, and correcting patient medication discrepancies</p> <ul> <li>Work collaboratively with the patient's provider to establish patient centered </li></ul> <p>disease state goals</p> <ul> <li>Create and implement patient centered therapy plans as outlined by current </li></ul> <p>literature and scope specific agreements, policies, and guidelines</p> <ul> <li>Implements, evaluates, and redesigns pharmaceutical care plans based on </li></ul> <p>patient progress, evolving goals for medication usage, adverse drug</p> <p>reactions, and adherence. This includes adjustment of medications,</p> <p>ordering labs for monitoring, and titration of medications as outlined in the</p> <p>policies and procedures</p> <ul> <li>Accurately orders medications, vital signs, or pertinent laboratory tests for </li></ul> <p>patients</p> <ul> <li>Provides written documentation in the patient's medical record for all </li></ul> <p>patient encounters</p> <ul> <li>Educates patients regarding safe and effective use of medications, </li></ul> <p>possible medication side effects, and the role of prescribed medications in</p> <p>the overall therapeutic care plan</p> <ul> <li>Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement </li><li>Maintains proficiency in the four preceptor and actively emulates </li></ul> <p>education/mentorship skills</p> <ul> <li>Serves as a preceptor/educator for MGH pharmacy residency (PGY1 and </li></ul> <p>PGY2) and student experiential education programs, including maintaining</p> <p>training and experience in pharmacy practice areas appropriate for</p> <p>teaching assignments</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:</p> <p>Current licensure as a pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or eligible) required Board Certification in area of expertise (BCACP, CDE) is required within 18 months of hire (if not already certified)</p> <p>EDUCATION:</p> <p>Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required. Pharm.D. or other advanced degree preferred Completes required additional continuing education requirements including completion of at least one hour of pain training every 2 years and additional 5 contact hours of CE in the area of credentialing yearly. Maintains active credentialing status as well as MA controlled substance license and completes all required documentation in a timely manner.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required, and PGY-2 Ambulatory Care residency preferred, or equivalent experience Clinical pharmacy experience (1-5 years) in ambulatory care settings and/or CDTM experience preferred; required if no PGY2 residency training Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience. Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training</p> <p>Additional Job Details (if applicable)</p> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Standing Frequently (34-66%) </li><li>Walking Frequently (34-66%) </li><li>Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) </li><li>Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) </li><li>Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs </li><li>Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) </li><li>Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) </li><li>Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) </li><li>Balancing Frequently (34-66%) </li><li>Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) </li><li>Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) </li><li>Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) </li><li>Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) </li><li>Reaching Frequently (34-66%) </li><li>Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) </li><li>Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) </li><li>Feeling Constantly (67-100%) </li><li>Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) </li><li>Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) </li><li>Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) </li><li>Talking Constantly (67-100%) </li><li>Hearing Constantly (67-100%) </li></ul> <p>Remote Type</p> <p>Onsite</p> <p>Work Location</p> <p>100 Cambridge Street</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Employee Type</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Work Shift</p> <p>Day (United States of America)</p> <p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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.</p> <p>Mass General Brigham Competency Framework</p> <p>At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.</p>