Staff Pharmacist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a pharmacist to verify medication orders, prepare and dispense medications for patients and staff across its hospitals and clinics. The role involves researching and communicating drug information to physicians, nurses, and families, and ensuring compliance with automated dispensing processes.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of hospital pharmacy experience and be proficient with computer systems, unit-dose dispensing, IV admixture, and parenteral

Qualifications

• 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience with computer operations, unit-dose dispensing systems, IV admixture and parenteral chemotherapy admixture preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college or pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders in a timely and accurate manner and safely prepare medications for dispensing to patients and staff.
• Research, educate and communicate drug information to physicians, house staff, nurses, other health care providers and patients/families.
• Adhere to automated medication dispensing processes and department policies/procedures.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy exp

Computer operations

IV admixture

Parenteral chemotherapy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD

Tools

Unit-dose dispensing systems

Automated dispensing reports

Job description

Position responsibilities

• 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.