Boston Medical Center Hiring For Outpatient Pharmacist at Boston, MA  Full Time

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 delivery.

Position: Outpatient Pharmacist

Department: Crosstown Pharmacy

Schedule: Full-Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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. Responsible for checking all medication prior to dispensing and deliveries. 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 outlines 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.
• Meets 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

• Performs other related tasks as needed.

*Position qualifies for Exempt status; however, because of the Union contract, the position is coded as hourly.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Requires licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Massachusetts.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least two to three years related experience.
• QS1 experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & 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).

We will provide consistently excellent and accessible health services to all in need of care regardless of status or ability to pay – exceptional care, without exception.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification, Program. As an E-Verify employer, all employees are also subject to completing a background check.

Boston Medical Center’s policy is to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. We view the principle of equal employment opportunity as a vital element in the employment process and as a hallmark of good management.

BMC is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.