Retail Pharmacist — Patient Care & Quality Leader

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,640 - 153,001; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Retail Staff Pharmacist to ensure QA of pharmacy services and safe dispensing for patients. You will perform clinical assessments, patient consultations, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team including clinicians and technicians.

The role requires MA pharmacist licensure and 0–1 year of experience, with strong knowledge of drug information, disease states, and insurance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (Pharm D) preferred.
• Massachusetts Pharmacist license required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Knowledge in drug information, disease state management, and legal requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Understanding of insurance and adjudication processes.
• Working knowledge of inventory processes.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality assurance of prescriptions and medications to dispense.
• Performs clinical assessments and reassessments and documents clinical interventions per protocol.
• Dispenses prescribed medications and reviews prescriptions for accuracy; directs pharmacy staff in packaging and labeling; answers questions on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
• 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 to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
• Assays medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.
• Participates in Quality Management Committees to oversight pharmacy operations and client satisfaction.
• Oversees pharmacy technicians and workflow; intervenes to correct information per protocol.
• Instructs interns and other medical personnel on pharmacy matters.

Skills

Drug information

Disease state management

Insurance adjudication

Inventory management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (Pharm D)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Retail Staff Pharmacist to ensure QA of pharmacy services and safe dispensing for patients. You will perform clinical assessments, patient consultations, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team including clinicians and technicians.

The role requires MA pharmacist licensure and 0–1 year of experience, with strong knowledge of drug information, disease states, and insurance processes.