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Specialty Pharmacist - 2nd Shift (1:00PM to 9:30PM EST)

Shields Health Solutions · Springfield, MA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$125k–$159k/yrFull-time

Job Purpose

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians by delivering a hands-on, total quality patient care experience. Manages both retail and specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring safe and effective medication dispensing, comprehensive patient counseling, and clinical oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical & Patient Care:
    • Prepare and dispense medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detect therapeutic incompatibilities
    • Perform Medication Therapy Management (MTM), including reviewing and monitoring medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence-based therapies, and documenting interventions
    • Provide patient counseling and clinical support
    • Make referrals to other healthcare professionals when necessary
  • Operational Excellence:
    • Complete pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow, verifying preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, and verifying prescriptions
    • Cook up patient care, including identifying and resolving insurance-related issues and recognizing opportunities for financial assistance programs
    • Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database systems
  • Compliance & Regulatory:
    • Ensure compliance with state board of pharmacy regulations, DEA regulations, company policies and procedures
    • Maintain controlled substance records, remove outdated or damaged medications from inventory, supervise support personnel work quality, maintain licensure and stay current on legislation, ensure adherence to 340B program compliance, specialty pharmacy accreditation standards, and medication safety protocols
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Identify trends, resolve problems, and recommend process improvements
    • Actively participate in process improvement initiatives
    • Apply insights to enhance productivity, quality, and customer service
    • Support organizational excellence through innovation and change implementation
  • Education & Leadership:
    • Participate in ongoing professional development
    • Train and mentor pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, and residents
    • Maintain professional networks and stay current through publications and organizations
  • Organizational Contribution:
    • Protect organizational value by maintaining strict confidentiality
    • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support business needs
    • Perform additional duties as assigned
    • Contribute positively to team culture and company success

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Education & Licensure:
      • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy
      • Active Pharmacist license in the applicable state
    • Experience:
      • Required: 1+ years in retail or specialty pharmacy
      • PREFERRED: 5+ years in a dispensing or specialty setting
    • Skills & Competencies:
      • Strong knowledge of pharmacology, FDA regulations, and clinical best practices
      • Ability to analyze information and exercise sound judgment, accurately administer and review medications, manage workflows and processes efficiently, lead and mentor others, maintain high attention to detail and quality, communicate effectively, and use advanced computer skills
    • Personal Attributes:
      • Organized, dependable, and high-integrity
      • Empathetic and patient-focused
      • Excellent listener and communicator
      • Energetic, highly motivated, and team-oriented
      • Maintains discretion when handling sensitive information

      Compensation & Benefits

      Salary Range: $125,000 – $159,000 annually
      Bonus eligibility based on applicable plans

      Equal Opportunity & Transparency

      This information is provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Shields Health Solutions.

      Why Join Us?

      Be part of a forward-thinking pharmacy team where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, innovation, and quality care delivery.

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