CHC Pharmacist (Outpatient, Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center•South Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Pharmacy Administrative Director and/or Pharmacy Manager, and according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines, the Pharmacist is responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed pharmaceuticals. This role involves checking all medication prior to dispensing and delivery, providing consultation to customers, and maintaining accurate prescription records. The Pharmacist also supervises pharmacy staff, including customer service representatives and pharmacy technicians, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, the position involves contacting physicians and benefits providers, completing insurance forms, and providing drug education and counseling to patients and healthcare practitioners. The role requires maintaining professional competency through continued education and adhering to hospital-wide standards for performance, conduct, infection control, and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Massachusetts by the hire date.
Two to three years related experience.
Comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy.
High level of proficiency in performing pharmacist’s duties and responsibilities.
High level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skill and focus to ensure the concerted approach to operations.
Practice experience working with as well as revising and/or implementing information systems.
Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
Professional in conduct and demeanor.
Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting (i.e. MS Word, Excel, web browser, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, M.S. or MBA) preferred.
APHA Certified Immunizer (within 12 months of starting this position)
QS1 experience preferred.
Immunization experience preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of the federal funded 340B program highly preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of LEAN/Six Sigma concepts in healthcare are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare or supervise the preparation of medication
Verify all patient information before filling a prescription
Compound prescribed medications, package and label
Perform quality checks on prescriptions for correct dosage, drug interactions, etc.
Provide consultation to customers upon filling a prescription.
Dispense medical and surgical products as prescribed
Record prescriptions dispensed; including poisons, narcotics and other restricted drugs
Perform order entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy management systems (QS1, etc.)
Supervises pharmacy staff including customer service representatives and pharmacy technicians in accordance with federal, state, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Responsible for checking all medication prior to dispensing and deliveries.
Provides training, orientation, re-assigns staff as needed for optimal operations.
Provides direction and development to pharmacy staff by coaching, identifying training gaps, assigning progressively challenging tasks, and assisting in career development.
Contact physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescription
Complete third-party insurance forms and other paperwork
Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers at all times
In all activities comply with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements, including DEMPOS (billing, dispensing and training).
Provides drug education and counseling to patients as outlines in department policies and procedures.
Provides in-service education to pharmacy staff, students, nurses, physicians and other healthcare practitioners, as needed.
Attends and participates in department staff development conferences or other activities related to staff development.
Develops competencies as related to position.
Maintains own professional and specialized competency through continued education: attendance of at least one regional or national meeting per year.
Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
Utilizes hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals.
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
Performs other related tasks as needed.