Staff Pharmacist

Berkshire Health Systems • Pittsfield, MA

17d

About The Position

Responsible for timely and accurate verification of medication orders and for safely preparing medications and other pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients of BMC, its clinics, and eligible employees. Researches, educates, and communicates drug information to physicians, house staff, nurses, other healthcare providers, and patients and families. Must be knowledgeable about automated medication dispensing processes and reports and follow applicable departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college or pharmacy.
• Licensed Massachusetts pharmacist (MAPHAR).
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision, within established policy.
• Ability to supervise the work of support personnel.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience with computer operations, unit dose drug dispensing systems, IV admixture, and parenteral chemotherapy admixture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders accurately and on time.
• Safely prepare medications and other pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients of BMC, its clinics, and eligible employees.
• Research, educate, and communicate drug information to physicians, house staff, nurses, other healthcare providers, and patients and families.
• Use knowledge of automated medication dispensing processes and reports and adhere to applicable departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Work independently within established policy and supervise support personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time