Per Diem Outpatient Pharmacist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Merit increases

403(b) savings match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston is seeking a licensed pharmacist to manage the dispensing of medications and oversee pharmacy operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and ideal candidates will have experience in QS1. Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, consulting with patients, and training pharmacy staff. The position offers a compensation range of $43.03 - $62.50 per hour, alongside generous employee benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Two to three years related pharmacy experience required.
• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts by the hire date.
• APHA Certified Immunizer within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense medications as prescribed.
• Verify patient information and check prescriptions.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and provide training.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Telephone communication skills

Organizational management

Proficiency in software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

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

Tools

QS1 pharmacy management software

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Department: Pharmacy

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It’s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery system that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Schedule: Per Diem

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Pharmacy Administrative Director and/or Pharmacy Manager, and according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines, the pharmacist is responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed pharmaceuticals, checking all medication prior to dispensing and deliveries.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• 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. Responsible for checking all medication prior to dispensing and deliveries. Provides training, orientation, re-assigns 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 benefits 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
• In all activities 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 as related to position. Maintain own professional and specialized competency through continued education: attendance of at least one regional or national meeting per year
• Meet hospital-wide standards in the following areas:
  • Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided
  • Utilizes hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals
  • Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
• Perform other related tasks as needed

Education

Work requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, M.S. or MBA) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Work requires licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Massachusetts by the hire date
• APHA Certified Immunizer (within 12 months of starting this position)

Experience

• Requires two to three years related experience. QS1 experience preferred
• Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy as well as a high level of proficiency in performing pharmacist's duties and responsibilities
• Work requires a high level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skill and focus to ensure the concerted approach to operations
• Practice experience working with as well as revising and/or implementing information systems
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills
• Professional in conduct and demeanor
• Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting (i.e. MS Word, Excel, web browser, etc.)

Compensation Range

$43.03 - $62.50. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licenses as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location

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