Outpatient Pharmacist, Outpatient Preston Pharmacy

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Pharmacy Administrative Director and/or Pharmacy Manager, and according to department policies, and procedures, and guidelines, is responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed pharmaceuticals. Responsible for checking all medication prior to dispensing and deliveries.

About the Role

Position: Outpatient Pharmacist
Department: Outpatient Pharmacy, Preston Pharmacy
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours rotating Days/Evenings, Rotating Weekend

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of medication
• Verify all patient information before filling a prescription
• Compound prescribed medications, package and label
• Performs 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
• 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 outlined 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
• Maintains compliance with hospital-wide standards in the following areas: 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

Education

• Work requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, M.S. or MBA) preferred.

Job Requirements

• Required: Work requires licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Massachusetts by the hire date.
• Required: PHARMA Certified Immunizer (within 12 months of starting this position).
• Experience: Requires two to three years related experience.
• Preferred: QS1 experience preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy as well as a high level of proficiency in performing pharmacist’s duties and responsibilities.
• Work requires a 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.).

Additional Experience/knowledge

• 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.
• QS1 experience preferred.

Compensation Range

$43.03- $62.50

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Note: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans