Pharmacist

Elderwood Administrative Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare service provider in Waltham is seeking a FULL-TIME Staff Pharmacist to evaluate patient medication regimens and ensure safety and effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Pharmacy, clinical experience, and strong communication skills. This role involves direct interaction with patients and adherence to nursing home regulations. It offers starting pay of $59.00 an hour.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice, with at least one year in long-term care pharmacy preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing home regulations and guidance.
• Certification in geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of pharmaceutical care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinate the distribution of medications to patients.
• Contribute to medication safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Salary

Starting at $59.00 an hour

Overview

Woodmark Pharmacy of Massachusetts is currently seeking a responsible and customer-service oriented FULL-TIME Staff Pharmacist to join our team.

Pharmacist Position Overview:

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for evaluating and reporting on patient medication regimens, ensuring their appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety, while considering quality of life, adverse issues, cost, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Staff Pharmacist Responsibilities:

• Apply principles of pharmaceutical care to ensure optimal medication-related patient outcomes.
• Coordinate the distribution of medications to patients.
• Participate proactively in medication safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Staff Pharmacist Qualifications:

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD degree; additional knowledge and/or certification in geriatrics preferred.
• Excellent clinical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a commitment to providing high-quality pharmaceutical care.
• 2-3 years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice, with at least one year in long-term care pharmacy preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable nursing home regulations and guidance.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment and effective communication, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.