Retail Pharmacist - Nantucket

Mass General Brigham • Nantucket, MA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Nantucket Cottage Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Full-time at our retail location, rotating shifts Job Summary Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM)

Requirements

• Education Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required
• Licenses and Credentials Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred
• Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred
• Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient
• Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
• Works relatively independently.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Nice To Haves

• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred
• Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
• Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
• Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees