Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Boston

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Boston is seeking a pharmacist to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care in their new onsite retail pharmacy. The role involves interpreting medication orders, providing patient education, and supervising support personnel. Candidates must have a pharmacy degree and a Massachusetts pharmacist license.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision and dental insurance

Childcare and student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• Massachusetts pharmacist license required within 90 days.
• 2-3 years general pharmacy experience preferred.
• Previous hospital-based retail pharmacy pediatric experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and evaluating medication orders for appropriateness.
• Providing patient education and drug information as a subject matter expert.
• Supervising support personnel and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy preferred

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary/Department Summary:
The mission of the Department of Pharmacy is to provide excellent and innovative pharmaceutical care to patients and the community through safe and collaborative practices, incorporating education, research, and technology. We are currently searching for a 40-hour pharmacist to work in our new onsite retail pharmacy

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpreting and evaluating medication orders to ensure drug and dosage are appropriate for patient and to identify possible adverse reactions, contacting physician as needed.
• Reviewing, filling and dispense physician medication orders/prescriptions.
• Checking orders/prescriptions filled by support personnel, verifying products are correctly prepared and labeled.
• Providing drug information as a subject matter expert.
• Providing patient education.
• Completing medication history documentation.
• Performing quality improvement activities.
• Supervising support personnel within assigned work area and ensuring products are prepared and distributed in accordance with established procedures, schedules and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Doctorate degree in Pharmacy preferred.

Experience:

• Up to one year of postdegree course work and/or an internship and/or: two to three years general pharmacy experience.
• Massachusetts pharmacist license, or Massachusetts pharmacy intern license is required; Massachusetts pharmacist license must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
• Previous hospital-based retail pharmacy pediatric experience highly preferred
• Analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data to solve problems OR design relatively complex systems and programs.
• Communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions or welldeveloped writing skills.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Massachusetts pharmacist license

Schedule is rotating days/eves/weekends

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.