Pharmacist

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Framingham is hiring a Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care and supervise technicians. Responsibilities include evaluating prescriptions, counseling patients, and ensuring accurate medication use.

The role emphasizes safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness in patient therapy. We offer a competitive hourly salary ($53.00-$63.00) with medical, dental, vision coverage, a 403b retirement plan, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program.
• Licensed to practice by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience with pharmacy information systems and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prescriptions for dosing and interactions.
• Check prescriptions for accuracy and required information.
• Counsel patients and providers on medication use.
• Provide clinical drug information to clinicians on request.
• Support departmental goals, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Patient counseling

Drug interaction knowledge

Pharmacy software experience

Analytical thinking

Education

ACPE-accredited degree

State license

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Salary Range: $53.00-63.00/Hourly

Final Salary will be based on Experience, Licensure, etc.

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Pharmacist based in Framingham.

The primary professional responsibility of a Pharmacist is to provide pharmaceutical care including the identification, assessment and resolution of medication related problems. Inherent in that responsibility is assisting in promoting safe, efficacious, and cost-effective medication therapy. The pharmacist plans, organizes, and directs efforts to assist in meeting the patient's pharmaceutical needs. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to the Director of Pharmacy and responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy clerks.

As an employer of choice, we foster a workplace environment built on teamwork, accountability, and respect, supporting the growth and development of every employee. We are an equal opportunity employer. You may be a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based setting.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate written prescriptions for correctness: dosing, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease state interactions, and possible allergy interactions.
• Check completed prescriptions for accuracy: correct patient, correct directions, correct medication, and ascertain that any necessary patient information, including medication guides, are included with the prescription.
• Counsel patients and medical providers on the use of medications.
• Provide drug information to clinicians, in a timely manner, when requested.
• Participate in implementing goals and objectives, and policy and procedures of the department and the Health Center.
• Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and clients
• Contributes and is an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement
• The ability to solve problems using analytical thinking
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Works a fluctuating work schedule including days, evenings, weekend shifts, and holiday shifts

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy at a college or university
• Licensure by the State Board of Pharmacy by examination or reciprocity
• Experience using computer applications including word processing, a spreadsheet software and pharmacy information system
• 2-5 year professional work experience as a licensed Pharmacist
• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all employees and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match