Retail Pharmacist - NCH

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Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Full-time at our retail location, rotating shifts

Job Summary

Why Join Nantucket Cottage Hospital?

Nantucket Cottage Hospital offers a unique opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in a close-knit, patient-centered community. As part of a highly collaborative care team, you’ll practice at the top of your license in a supportive environment that values quality, safety, and work-life balance—all in one of the most beautiful coastal settings in the country.

To support your transition, we are offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus along with a $5,000+ relocation and housing stipend, making it easier to make Nantucket your home. This role is ideal for professionals seeking professional growth, strong team culture, and a lifestyle change without sacrificing clinical excellence.

The Retail Pharmacist is responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).

Essential Functions

• Directs and coordinates the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
• Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
• Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
• Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
• Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Doctor of Pharmacy. Pharmacy required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials:
  Pharmacist state license (HR only required in some cases);
  Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration preferred
• Experience:
  
  2-3 years preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Extensive knowledge in IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution; attention to detail; ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs; works relatively independently; participates in department quality improvement efforts; participates in training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals; must complete 20 continuing education credits per year; familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$91,187.20 - $/Annual

Grade

7

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however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive…