Pharmacist I-III (Lynn Community Health)

Community-Care-Cooperative; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Cooperative in Lynn, MA is seeking a Pharmacist I-III to oversee medication distribution, collaborate with health center physicians on drug therapy, and supervise pharmacy staff onsite.

The role requires ACPE-accredited pharmacy education, CPR/CPR-AED, and experience in pharmacy operations, with responsibilities including medication reconciliation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from ACPE-accredited pharmacy college.
• CPR or CPR/AED certification.
• MTM certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients and answers health professionals on drug therapies.
• Trains clinic staff on pharmacy processes and safety.
• Performs medication reconciliation and comprehensive medication review.
• Identifies adherence barriers and plans patient support.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws and regulations.
• Maintains records for controlled substances.
• Manages 340B drug inventory as appropriate.
• Supervises support personnel.
• Upholds infection-control protocols.
• Keeps a safe, clean work environment.
• Contributes to team goals.
• Other duties as assigned to oversee Pharmacy Services.

Skills

Patient counseling

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Judgement/initiative

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or B.Pharm)

CPR/CPR-AED certification

MTM certification

Job description

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Pharmacist I-III (Lynn Community Health)

Full Time Lynn, MA, US

Salary Range: $49.31 To $60.40 Hourly

Title:Pharmacist I-III
Reports to:Pharmacy Site Director
Classification:Individual Contributor
Location: MA (Onsite)
Job description revision number and date:V3.0; 4.28.2025

Organization Summary:

Community Care Cooperative (C3) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Accountable Care Organization (ACO) 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 are a fast-growing organization founded in 2016 with 9 health centers and now serving hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries who receive primary care at health centers and independent practices nationally. We are an innovative 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; 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 pharmacystaff,

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 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 preferredl>
• 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. **