Retail Pharmacist - Clinical Care & QA Focus

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Retail Staff Pharmacist to ensure quality assurance and safe dispensing. You will work within an interdisciplinary team including clinical pharmacists and technicians, providing patient consultations and assisting with provider communications.

This role focuses on medication accuracy, adherence to protocol, and participation in quality management committees. Massachusetts licensed pharmacists with 0–1 year experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PharmD preferred.
• Massachusetts Pharmacist license required.
• 0–1 year related experience.
• Knowledge in drug information, disease state management, and legal requirements of pharmacy practices.
• Understanding of insurance adjudication processes.
• Working knowledge of inventory processes.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsibilities

• Performs quality assurance of prescriptions and medications to dispense.
• Conducts clinical assessments and documents interventions per protocol.
• Dispenses prescribed medications and advises on interactions, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost for records and inventory.
• Assays medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.
• Participates in Quality Management Committees for pharmacy operations and client satisfaction.
• Oversees technicians and workflow; mentors staff as needed.
• Instructs interns and other medical personnel on pharmacy matters.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Drug information

Adjudication knowledge

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PharmD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Retail Staff Pharmacist to ensure quality assurance and safe dispensing. You will work within an interdisciplinary team including clinical pharmacists and technicians, providing patient consultations and assisting with provider communications.

This role focuses on medication accuracy, adherence to protocol, and participation in quality management committees. Massachusetts licensed pharmacists with 0–1 year experience are encouraged to apply.