Onsite Community Health Pharmacist II

Community Care Cooperative; Harwich (MA); On-site; USD 67,929 - 83,207; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Cooperative is seeking a Pharmacist II to oversee medication distribution in Harwich, MA. The role includes working closely with health center physicians, maintaining pharmaceutical inventories, and providing patient counseling.

This position requires a graduate degree in pharmacy, strong communication skills, and knowledge of regulatory compliance. If you are dedicated to improving health outcomes while ensuring safe prescribing practices, apply today to join a dynamic team committed to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited pharmacy college recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.
• CPR or CPR/AED certificate required.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee distribution of medications to patients.
• Communicate with health center physicians for medication and dosage.
• Monitor drug therapies and advise interventions.
• Supervise workflow of pharmacy technicians.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal drug laws.

Skills

Safe prescribing and dispensing of medication

Knowledge of FDA, BOP regulations

Managing processes/implementation strategies

Retail pharmacy compliance

Adherence packaging and home delivery

Experience in pharmacy/medical customer service

Analytical and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Initiative and decision-making

Education

Graduate degree from accredited pharmacy college

CPR or CPR/AED certificate

MTM certification preferred

Bachelor of pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

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Pharmacist II, (Provincetown and Wellfleet Health)

Outer Cape Provincetown Full Time Harwich, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1122

Salary Range: $49.31 To $60.40 Hourly

Location:Outer Cape, MA(Onsite)

Organization Summary:

Community Care Cooperative (C3) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit multi-service organization governed by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to leverage the collective strengths of FQHCs to improve the health and wellness of the people we serve. We fulfill two primary business functions for the FQHCs we work with. First, we are an FQHC-led accountable care organization (ACO); second, we are a Management Services Organization (MSO) for FQHCs.

As an ACO, we negotiate value-based payor contracts on behalf of our FQHCs, hold and operate those contracts (including fulfilling many compliance, financial management, and population health management functions), and maximize the return to FQHCs of any incentive dollars earned. We are proud to be the market leader in the MassHealth ACO Program. We are the largest Medicaid ACO in Massachusetts, and we operate a variety of business offerings nationwide.

As an MSO, we (along with our subsidiary companies, which are also FQHC-led non-profits) provide several financial, operational, and technological services to groups of FQHCs. These services include Epic EHR licensing and implementation; pharmacy operations consulting as well as the building and direct operation of on-site retail pharmacies; billing and credentialing; employer-sponsored insurance; and others.

We are a fast-growing, dynamic organization developing new partnerships and programs to improve the health of members and communities, and to strengthen our health center partners.

Job Summary:

The Community Health Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing the distribution of medications to patients. Their duties include communicating with health center physicians to determine the type of medication and dosage for a patient, taking inventory of pharmaceutical drugs to reorder them based on local demand and interacting with pharmacy patients/customers to give them their prescriptions and answer medication questions. The Pharmacist will control medications by monitoring drug therapies and advising interventions.

Additionally, completing pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow,

verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, and verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Provides pharmacy information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and counseling patients on drug therapies
• Develops clinic staff’s pharmacy knowledge by participating in clinical programs and training pharmacy staff, students, interns, residents, and health care professionals
• Performs medication reconciliation and comprehensive medication review based on organizational/patient specific needs
• Identifies patient-specific barriers to adherence and develops plan to improve medication -taking behavior (ex. prepackaged medication packs, delivery, med synchronization, referral to PA/enrollment team)
• Complies with state and federal drug laws and regulations
• Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory
• Maintains a separate 340B drug inventory as appropriate
• Supervises the work results of supportpersonnel
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned and necessary to successfully oversee Pharmacy Services

Physical Nature of the Job:

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects

Required Skills:

• Ensure safe prescribing and dispensing of medication
• Knowledge of FDA, BOP and all applicable regulations
• Ability to manage processes and develop implementation strategies
• Knowledge of retail pharmacy legal compliance
• Familiarity with adherence packaging and home delivery
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including ability to analyze data to identify trends and communicate them through effective reporting methods
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills including experience presenting complex information to senior leaders
• Skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision making to achieve objectives

Desired Other Skills:

• Familiarity with 340B program
• Familiarity with the MassHealth ACO program
• Familiarity with Federally Qualified Health Centers
• Experience with anti-racism activities, and/or lived experience with racism is highly preferred

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree from an accredited pharmacy college recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
• CPR or CPR/AED certificate
• MTM certification preferred
• Bachelor of pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

** In compliance with Infection Control practices per Mass.gov recommendations, we require all employees to be vaccinated consistent with applicable law. **