Retail Pharmacist NCH

Mass General Brigham•Nantucket, MA

2d•$135,000 - $159,120•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Pharmacist at Nantucket Cottage Hospital is responsible for optimizing drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. The pharmacist provides care in accordance with the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and pharmacy practice. The role may include prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM). The pharmacist directs and coordinates pharmacy services, supervises and verifies work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift, and works within pharmacy policies and procedures. The position also supports formulary and medication management initiatives, monitors adverse drug events, documents clinical interventions and medication-related events, contributes to quality improvement, and follows applicable regulatory requirements. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week role with a rotating shift at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The posting advertises a $15,000 sign-on bonus and a $5,000 or greater relocation and housing stipend.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of the degree.
Required pharmacist state license.
Extensive knowledge and ability in department areas including IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory, manufacturing, and drug distribution.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, including neonates, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs.
Ability to provide care as described in department policies and procedures.
Ability to work relatively independently.
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.
Ability to complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR).
Two to three years of experience working as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
Supervise support personnel and verify the accuracy of their work during an assigned shift.
Work within pharmacy policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
Document and report clinical interventions, medication errors, and adverse drug events.
Participate in department quality improvement efforts.
Follow policies, procedures, laws, and regulations established by the Board of Pharmacy and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Optimize drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Provide patient care in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
Prescribe medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements when applicable.
Participate in training medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
Complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain licensure.