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At Cambridge Health Alliance , our inpatient pharmacy offers the best of both worlds: an innovative, forward-thinking academic environment within a community hospital setting. Our department is highly dynamic, featuring cutting-edge clinical services, advanced automation, and state-of-the-art technology. CHA’s pharmacy enterprise includes: Three inpatient pharmacies Inpatient and ambulatory clinical pharmacy services Four retail/specialty pharmacies A PACE pharmacy A PGY-1 pharmacy residency program We are deeply committed to education and professional development, precepting APPE and IPPE students from five regional colleges of pharmacy and serving as an ACPE-accredited provider of continuing pharmacy education. Our clinical pharmacists are credentialed members of the CHA Medical Staff and actively participate in collaborative drug therapy management protocols, all with a focus on improving patient outcomes, safety, satisfaction, and organizational sustainability. Position Summary The Staff Pharmacist, under the general supervision of the Supervisor/Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, is responsible for both distributive and clinical pharmacy functions. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, operational efficiency, and continuous quality improvement. The Somerville Hospital campus serves child and adolescent psychiatric populations and includes specialized services such as a neurodevelopmental unit (supporting patients with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and motor disorders), urgent care, and endoscopy. Opportunities for cross-coverage at the Cambridge Hospital campus are available. Key Responsibilities Verify and process medication orders in Epic, ensuring safety, accuracy, and appropriateness based on patient-specific factors (labs, age, weight, etc.) Identify, prevent, and document drug-related problems through clinical interventions Provide direct patient education (e.g., anticoagulation, CHF, COPD) Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with medical teams Execute pharmacist-driven dosing protocols (e.g., warfarin, vancomycin) Monitor high-risk and targeted drug therapies to ensure optimal outcomes Serve as a drug information resource for medical and nursing staff Prepare and manage controlled substances, including inventory reconciliation and regulatory compliance Compound sterile products, including chemotherapy, using aseptic technique in accordance with USP Chapter 797 standards Operate and maintain automated dispensing systems (e.g., Pyxis) Supervise and verify pharmacy technician workflow and activities Train and mentor pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy students Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations (MBOP, MDPH, DEA, FDA) Deliver age-appropriate, patient-centered care across diverse populations Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications Education : 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

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