Per Diem Outpatient Pharmacist

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Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It is a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety‑net hospital in New England.

The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston Health Net, an integrated health care delivery system that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030, a long‑term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

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

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of medication
• Verify all patient information before filling a prescription
• Compound prescribed medications, package and label
• Perform 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.)
• Supervise pharmacy staff including customer service representatives and pharmacy technicians in accordance with federal, state, and other applicable laws and regulations. Provide training, orientation, re‑assign staff as needed for optimal operations
• Provide 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)
• Provide drug education and counseling to patients as outlined in department policies and procedures
• Provide in‑service education to pharmacy staff, students, nurses, physicians and other healthcare practitioners, as needed
• Attend and participate in department staff development conferences or other activities related to staff development
• Develop competencies related to the position. Maintain own professional and specialized competency through continued education: attend at least one regional or national meeting per year
• Meet hospital‑wide standards in the following areas:
  • Conform 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
  • Utilize hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals
  • Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures
• Perform other related tasks as needed

Work requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Advanced degree (e.g., Pharm

D, M.S., or MBA) preferred.

• Licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Massachusetts by the hire date
• APHA Certified Immunizer within 12 months of starting this position

• Requires two to three years related experience. QS1 experience preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy, and a high level of…