Lead Clinical Pharmacist Full-Time | 36 Hours | Mon to ...
Emerson Hospital - Concord, MA
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Take the Lead in Clinical Pharmacy ExcellenceReady to step into a high-impact leadership role in hospital pharmacy? Join our team as a Lead Clinical Pharmacist (Evenings) and become the go-to clinical and operational expert during evening hours. This is your opportunity to combine advanced clinical pharmacy practice, team leadership, and workflow coordination while making a direct impact on patient care.Why You'll Love This RoleConsistent weekday schedule with no weekendsFlexible scheduling options including four 9-hour shifts or five 8-hour shiftsLeadership opportunity serving as the evening Pharmacist-in-ChargeClinical autonomy providing evidence-based medication recommendationsCollaborative environment working alongside physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teamsHigh visibility role as the primary decision-maker during off-hoursWhat You'll DoAs a Lead Clinical Pharmacist, you will combine clinical expertise with operational leadership responsibilities:Serve as the evening Pharmacist-in-Charge, managing workflow and staffing based on patient censusPerform clinical verification of medication orders for safety, accuracy, and therapeutic appropriatenessProvide expert drug information and consultative support to medical and nursing staffLead and supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure productivity and complianceTroubleshoot automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy systems to maintain uninterrupted patient careEnsure compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards for sterile and non-sterile compoundingManage non-formulary medication requests with a focus on cost-effective careOversee shift handoff communication and provide detailed updates to leadershipEnsure continuity of care through a dedicated feedback loop to pharmacy leadershipIdentify and report medication errors and near misses, supporting a culture of safetySupport onboarding and training of evening pharmacy staffAssist in developing and improving standard operating procedures to enhance workflow and safetyWhat You BringEducationPharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited program requiredExperienceTwo to three years of hospital pharmacy experience preferredCompletion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency preferredLicensure and CertificationActive Massachusetts Pharmacist license or eligibility for reciprocity requiredBoard certification preferredSkills for SuccessStrong clinical judgment and medication safety expertiseLeadership and team supervision skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesExperience with hospital pharmacy systems and automationAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environmentCommitment to patient-centered care, privacy, and safetyMake an Impact Where It Matters MostIn this role, you are not just verifying orders. You are leading the evening pharmacy team, supporting critical clinical decisions, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care when it matters most.
Created: 2026-04-19