PHARMACIST - Per Diem

Charles River Community Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Charles River Community Health is seeking a compassionate community-based pharmacist to provide care to underserved populations on a Per Diem basis in Boston, MA. The position includes operating the pharmacy, managing inventories, and collaborating with health providers.

Qualifications include a degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school and a valid Massachusetts pharmacist license. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current, valid, unrestricted pharmacist license in Massachusetts is required.
• 1–3 years of pharmacy experience, preferably in retail pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with administration, providers, and nursing staff to provide quality care.
• Maintain compliance with professional policies, state and federal laws, and regulations.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Patient interaction

Inventory management

Quality assurance

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

Current pharmacist license in Massachusetts

Job description

Pharmacist – Per Diem

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-Exempt, Per Diem

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Pharmacy

WORK LOCATION: On-site

Description

Seeking a community‑based pharmacist to provide compassionate care to underserved communities on a Per Diem basis at Charles River Community Health.

• 4‑hour Saturday shifts 2–3 times per month (additional shifts available)
• Less scripts than most retail pharmacies, allowing more impactful patient interaction
• Access to patient records and collaborative process with CRCH providers
• Supportive and collegial team of co‑workers
• Ample orientation and training

The pharmacist will be responsible for operating the pharmacy, including purchasing, preparation, and distribution of drugs, clinical oversight and interaction with medical staff, and timely submission and reconciliation of drug claims.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently
• Collaborate with administration, providers, and nursing staff to provide quality care
• Ensure billing documents and inventory control records are accurate
• Maintain compliance with professional policies, state and federal laws, and regulations
• Control distribution and usage of all medications, documenting controlled substances (Schedules II–V)
• Ensure 340B compliance when filling and checking medications
• Keep appropriate records per state, federal regulations, and PBM contracts
• Verify pharmacy claims for accuracy and resolve third‑party rejections
• Participate in QA activities within the department
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy or designee

Qualifications

• College degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral) in pharmacy from an ACPE‑accredited college of pharmacy
• Current, valid, unrestricted pharmacist license in Massachusetts
• 1–3 years of pharmacy experience, preferably in retail pharmacy services
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet organizational needs
• Ability and willingness to travel to the Charles River Community Health sites (Brighton and Waltham) as needed
• Detail‑oriented with exceptional people skills
• Preferred: ability to communicate with patients in both English and Spanish

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short & Long‑term Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tickets at Work
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Solid track record of internal promotion