Retail Staff Pharmacist

Bryant Staffing Solutions; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

Bryant Staffing Solutions in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Retail Staff Pharmacist for outpatient pharmacy operations. This role emphasizes safe dispensing, accurate verification, patient counseling, and collaboration with technicians and clinicians.

The position is full-time at 32 hours per week, on-site with an evening schedule, and offers a signing bonus. MA regulatory compliance and patient-focused care are priorities in a dynamic outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited college.
• Active MA Pharmacist license.
• Immunization certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• At least 3 years of licensed pharmacist experience.
• Experience with pharmacy workflow processes.
• Experience counseling on prescriptions and OTC meds.
• Strong pharmacotherapy knowledge and dosing.
• Ability to verify prescriptions and stay compliant.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, prepare, and dispense medications accurately and safely.
• Counsel patients on medications, OTC products, dosing, interactions, and precautions.
• Provide drug-information support to physicians and clinicians.
• Maintain efficient workflow prioritizing patient safety and service.
• Ensure compliance with MA and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with technicians, clinicians, and leadership.
• Utilize pharmacy software and e-prescribing platforms.
• Support insurance processing and outpatient functions.

Skills

Prescription verification

Medication safety

Patient counseling

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Pharmacy workflow

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

PharmD or BSc in Pharmacy (ACPE)

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Electronic prescribing

Job description

Title: Retail Staff Pharmacist

Status: Full-Time, 32 Hours/Week

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Relocation: None Specified

Salary: $70.92 - $85.09 per hour

Bonus: Signing Bonus Available

Visa Support: Not Mentioned

Position Overview

A healthcare organization in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Retail Staff Pharmacist to support its outpatient pharmacy operations. This position is responsible for safe and accurate medication dispensing, prescription verification, patient counseling, and providing medication-related guidance to healthcare professionals.

The pharmacist will work closely with pharmacy technicians, clinicians, and leadership while maintaining compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.

Schedule

• 32 hours per week
• Monday through Thursday
• 1:30 PM-10:00 PM
• On-site position

Key Responsibilities

• Review, verify, prepare, and dispense prescription medications accurately and safely.
• Counsel patients regarding prescription medications, over-the-counter products, proper medication use, potential interactions, dosing, and precautions.
• Provide medication and drug-information support to physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
• Maintain efficient pharmacy workflow while prioritizing patient safety and service.
• Ensure prescriptions and pharmacy activities comply with applicable Massachusetts and federal regulations.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy technicians, clinicians, and pharmacy leadership.
• Utilize pharmacy management software, electronic prescribing platforms, clinical systems, and related pharmacy technology.
• Support insurance processing and other outpatient pharmacy functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
• ctive Massachusetts Pharmacist license.
• Immunization certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• t least 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.
• Experience working with pharmacy workflow processes.
• Experience providing prescription and over-the-counter medication counseling.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication dosing, drug interactions, and contraindications.
• bility to accurately verify prescriptions and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient-counseling abilities.
• bility to prioritize responsibilities and perform effectively in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• Comfortable working with pharmacy management systems, electronic prescribing, automation, and clinical technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community, outpatient, or specialty pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy automation experience.
• Experience with insurance claim adjudication and prior authorizations.
• Familiarity with patient assistance programs.
• Experience working in a 340B pharmacy environment.

Key Skills Required

• Prescription verification and medication safety
• Patient education and medication counseling
• Clinical pharmacotherapy knowledge
• Pharmacy workflow management
• ttention to detail and sound clinical judgment
• Interdisciplinary communication and teamwork

Why This Location?

Pittsfield is located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, offering access to year-round outdoor recreation and a lifestyle that combines small-city convenience with the region's natural surroundings. The area is known for hiking, skiing, lakes, arts and cultural attractions, restaurants, and entertainment throughout the Berkshires.