Pharmacist - Lead Pharmacy Ops & Patient Care

Dovetail Health Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations, collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, and ensure safe, timely medication use. You will lead the pharmacy team, manage inventory, and drive service excellence across patient touchpoints.

The role emphasizes patient outcomes, process improvements, and integration of technology within a value-based care model. Strong leadership and clinical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Pharmacy; PharmD or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy
• Complete 20 Continuing Education (CE) credits per calendar year as required by Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and in accordance with Pharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy
• Currently be a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts with an active pharmacist license without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy
• Must not be listed on the Exclusion Database List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG)
• Immunization certified
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy operations and cash handling experience
• Ability and willingness to work a float schedule, with a primary work location in Somerville and coverage responsibilities at Atrius Health pharmacy locations throughout the region, including sites from Kenmore to Chelmsford, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prescription Management & Patient Interaction: Reviews and fills prescriptions, explains usage and special instructions to patients, collects fees, and provides counseling per legal requirements
• Medication Safety & Clinical Oversight: Verifies prescriptions for accuracy, screens for interactions and duplications, maintains patient medication profiles, and recommends cost-effective therapies
• Team Leadership & Workflow Supervision: Oversees pharmacy staff, reviews work of interns and technicians, provides coaching and training, and ensures efficient patient service
• Compliance, Documentation & Quality Improvement: Manages drug inventory and security, monitors documentation and adverse events, supports student training, and contributes to departmental growth and service excellence

Education

PharmD

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations, collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, and ensure safe, timely medication use. You will lead the pharmacy team, manage inventory, and drive service excellence across patient touchpoints.

The role emphasizes patient outcomes, process improvements, and integration of technology within a value-based care model. Strong leadership and clinical skills are essential.