Staff Pharmacist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a licensed pharmacist to verify and prepare medication orders for BMC and its clinics. The role requires hospital pharmacy experience, particularly with drug dispensing systems, IV admixture, and strong communication skills.

You will work independently and supervise support personnel, ensuring compliance with policies. A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD is required, along with MAPHAR licensure. This position includes weekend responsibilities.

Qualifications

• One to two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience with computer operations, unit dose drug dispensing systems, IV admixture, and parenteral chemotherapy admixture preferred.
• Licensed MA Pharmacist (MAPHAR) required.

Responsibilities

• Verify and prepare medication orders accurately.
• Educate and communicate drug information to healthcare providers and patients.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of automated medication dispensing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

This position requires the candidate to work every other weekend.

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the timely and accurate verification of all medication orders and safely prepares medications and other pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients of BMC, its clinics and all eligible employees. Researches, educates and communicates drug information to physicians, house staff, nurses, other healthcare providers and patients/families. Is knowledgeable of automated medication dispensing process/reports and adheres to all applicable departmental and hospital policies/procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.

• Experience:
  • One to two year's hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Experience with computer operations, unit dose drug dispensing systems, IV admixture and parenteral chemotherapy admixture experience preferred.
• Education and Training:
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college or pharmacy.
• License, Certification & Registration:
  • MAPHAR - Licensed MA Pharmacist.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must demonstrate ability to work independently, without direct supervision required, within established policy.
  • Must be capable of supervising the work of support personnel.