Pharmacist, Per Diem

Dothouse Health•Dorchester, MA

13h•$62 - $75

About The Position

SUMMARY: Pharmacy is a blend of science, health care, direct patient contact, technology, ethics, and business. A pharmacist is a highly skilled and trusted medication expert. You will know and understand everything there is to know about drugs. You are familiar with the biochemical makeup of drugs and how that impacts their use, side effects, interactions, and implications of effectiveness. Your role revolves around dispensing prescriptions to patients, conducting health screenings, giving immunizations, and advising on the safe use of medicine.

Requirements

Education: BS in Pharmacy or Pharmacist Degree from an accredited educational institution.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.
Certified Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Certification/Licensure Current pharmacist license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current BLS Certification
Software/Hardware: Must be proficient and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Immunization certificate

Responsibilities

Filling prescriptions for patients
Checking a customer's history to ensure their new medications won't interfere with their old ones
Giving vaccines, like the flu shot
Testing a customer's blood sugar, cholesterol level, or blood pressure
Teaching customers how to take their medicine safely and effectively
Consulting with doctors and other health care professionals about prescriptions for specific customers
Providing basic wellness screenings
Managing the pharmacy, including pharmacy techs and assistants
Negotiating with insurance providers
Maintaining customer records
Recommending over-the-counter medication
Providing basic health advice on topics like stress management, nutrition, how to stop smoking, and other lifestyle changes
Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and commitment to patient privacy
Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient service.