Join us at Holy Family Hospital

Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Position Summary: 

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy participates with patients, medical staff, health care practitioners in the provision of effective, safe and appropriate drug therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews, processes, and monitors patient medication orders to evaluate the appropriateness of use, dosage form, route of administration, regiment compliance, therapeutic duplication, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and age appropriateness. Coordinates delivery of controlled substances to patient care units. Maintain records required by hospital and department policies, federal, state, and local regulations. Completes monthly unit inspections of patient care areas, code carts and all other areas where medications are stored. Assists with drug procurement and inventory maintenance. Provide pharmacy consultation as requested. Assists with precepting experiential education students from Schools of Pharmacy Reviews non-formulary requests and prepares formulary reviews as needed for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Participate in performance improvement activities using evidence-based practice. Implements Steward initiatives (therapeutic interchange, renal dosing, ADR reporting) with regard to efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Participates in Drug Utilization Evaluation program, Quality Improvement projects and prepares summary reports. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of patients' right to confidentiality. Significant interactions with nurses and physicians also required substantial interface with patients. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Director of Pharmacy Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Qualifications: 

Education: Graduate of accredited School of Pharmacy; Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required. Advanced degree or residency preferred.   Experience: Hospital experience preferred. Licensure/ Certification: A current pharmacist license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Other: Must be able to successfully clear a background check, including a criminal search.  Use or possession of a firearm and/or other weapons is prohibited.