Per-Diem Outpatient Pharmacist - Yawkey Pharmacy

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston seeks a Per-Diem Outpatient Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications. Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Pharmacy and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years related experience.
• Work requires licensure to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise medication preparation.
• Verify patient information before filling prescriptions.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and provide training.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Ability

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Tools

QS1

MS Word

Excel

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Position Summary

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

Position: Outpatient Pharmacist

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of medication
• Verify all patient information before filling a prescription
• Compound prescribed medications, package and label
• Performs 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.)
• Supervises 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.
• Provides 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).
• Provides drug education and counseling to patients as outlines in department policies and procedures.
• Provides in-service education to pharmacy staff, students, nurses, physicians and other healthcare practitioners, as needed.
• Attends and participates in department staff development conferences or other activities related to staff development.
• Develops competencies as related to position. Maintains own professional and specialized competency through continued education: attendance of at least one regional or national meeting per year.
• Meets 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
• Performs other related tasks as needed.
  
  

Position Summary

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

Position: Outpatient Pharmacist

Department: Yawkey Pharmacy

Schedule: Part Time, Per Diem

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of medication
• Verify all patient information before filling a prescription
• Compound prescribed medications, package and label
• Performs 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.)
• Supervises 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.
• Provides 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).
• Provides drug education and counseling to patients as outlines in department policies and procedures.
• Provides in-service education to pharmacy staff, students, nurses, physicians and other healthcare practitioners, as needed.
• Attends and participates in department staff development conferences or other activities related to staff development.
• Develops competencies as related to position. Maintains own professional and specialized competency through continued education: attendance of at least one regional or national meeting per year.
• Meets 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
• Performs other related tasks as needed.
  
  

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• 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.)
  
  

Additional Experience/knowledge Preferred

• Immunization experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the federal funded 340B program highly preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of LEAN/Six Sigma concepts in healthcare are highly desirable QS1 experience preferred.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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