Pharmacist Float Pool - Atrius Health
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative, multi-specialty health care group practice serving adult and pediatric patients at 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Pharmacist Float Pool role is based in the Pharmacy department, with a primary work location in Somerville and coverage responsibilities at Atrius Health pharmacy locations throughout the region, including sites from Kenmore to Chelmsford, based on business needs. The Pharmacist helps ensure patients receive safe, timely, and effective medications. The role oversees pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, inventory management, financial performance, and team development. The Pharmacist collaborates with physicians and clinical staff to optimize drug therapy, leads support personnel, and promotes high operational standards and service excellence. The position also contributes to process improvements, technology integration, and safety and quality initiatives, while supporting exceptional patient outcomes and a professional, collaborative workplace.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy; PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
- Complete 20 continuing education credits per calendar year as required by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and in accordance with the Pharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy.
- Hold an active, unrestricted Registered Pharmacist license in Massachusetts.
- Must not be listed on the Exclusion Database List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.
- Immunization certified.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy operations and cash handling experience.
- Ability and willingness to work a float schedule, with a primary work location in Somerville and coverage responsibilities at Atrius Health pharmacy locations throughout the region, including sites from Kenmore to Chelmsford, based on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
- 3+ years of experience in high-volume retail pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Review and fill prescriptions, explain medication usage and special instructions to patients, collect fees, and provide counseling as legally required.
- Verify prescriptions for accuracy; screen for interactions and duplications; maintain patient medication profiles; and recommend cost-effective therapies.
- Oversee pharmacy staff and review the work of interns and technicians.
- Provide coaching and training to pharmacy team members and support efficient patient service.
- Manage drug inventory and security.
- Monitor documentation and adverse events, support student training, and contribute to departmental growth and service excellence.
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to optimize drug therapy.
- Contribute to process improvements, technology integration, and safety and quality initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
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Job Type
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