CHC Pharmacist (Outpatient, Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,278 - 86,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is looking for a CHC Pharmacist to supervise medication compounding and dispensing. This part-time position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and a valid Massachusetts pharmacy license.

Key responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, supervising pharmacy staff, and ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations. The position offers a compensation range of $43.03 to $62.50 per hour along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts pharmacy licensure by hire date.
• Two to three years of related pharmacy experience.
• APHA Certified Immunizer within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications and supervise pharmacy staff.
• Verify patient information for prescriptions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and accreditation standards.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of pharmacy procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, M.S., or MBA)

Tools

QS1

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Pharmacy Administrative Director and/or Pharmacy Manager and according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines, responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed pharmaceuticals. Responsible for checking all medication prior to dispensing and delivery. Position: CHC Pharmacist, Department: BMC Pharmacy at SBCHC, Schedule: Part Time, Per Diem, Outpatient.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of medication
• Verify all patient information before filling a prescription
• Compound prescribed medications, package and label
• Perform quality checks on prescriptions for correct dosage, drug interactions, etc.
• Provide consultation to customers upon filling a prescription
• Dispense medical and surgical products as prescribed
• Record prescriptions dispensed, including poisons, narcotics, and other restricted drugs
• Perform order entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy management systems (QS1, etc.)
• Supervise pharmacy staff including customer service representatives and pharmacy technicians in accordance with federal, state, and other applicable laws and regulations
• Provide training, orientation, re‑assign staff as needed for optimal operations
• Provide direction and development to pharmacy staff by coaching, identifying training gaps, assigning progressively challenging tasks, and assisting in career development
• Contact physicians and benefit providers as necessary to process a prescription
• Complete third‑party insurance forms and other paperwork
• Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers at all times
• Comply with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements, including DEMPOS (billing, dispensing and training)
• Provide drug education and counseling to patients as outlined in department policies and procedures
• Provide in‑service education to pharmacy staff, students, nurses, physicians and other healthcare practitioners, as needed
• Attend and participate in department staff development conferences or other activities related to staff development
• Develop competencies related to position and maintain professional competency through continued education (attendance of at least one regional or national meeting per year)
• Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures
• Perform other related tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, M.S., or MBA) preferred.
• Licensure: Licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Massachusetts by hire date. APHA Certified Immunizer within 12 months of starting this position.
• Experience: Two to three years related experience. QS1 experience preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills: Comprehensive understanding of pharmacy procedures, systems, equipment, and proficiency in pharmacist duties; high analytical ability; organizational and personal management skills; experience with information systems; excellent interpersonal and telephone communication; professional conduct; proficiency with standard software (MS Word, Excel, web browser). Immunization experience preferred. Knowledge of federal 340B program and LEAN/Six Sigma concepts highly desirable. QS1 experience preferred.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $43.03 – $62.50 per hour (approximate). Base pay is determined by qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications. Total compensation includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Equal Opportunity

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition.