Job Description

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes.
Provides patient care according to laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by state and federal agencies.
May prescribe medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).
Does not require direct patient care.
Directs and coordinates pharmacy services activities and delivery.
Supervises and verifies accuracy of work completed by support personnel during assigned shifts.
Operates within pharmacy policy and procedures limits.
Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, and adverse drug events.
Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies.

Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
Pharmacist State License required.
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) required.
Preferred 2-3 years experience working as a pharmacist.
Extensive knowledge in IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan (neonate to geriatric).
Ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs.
Works relatively independently.
Participates in training of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals.
Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
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.

Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccines or two MMR vaccines required, or proof of immunity via blood test.
Documentation of TB skin test screening within 3 months of start date and updated if >6 month break, or negative QuantiFERON TB Test or T-spot within 3 months and updated if >6 month break.
Physician health statement within 365 days of start date and updated if >6 month break.
Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
Resume including past 7 years of work experience required for submission.
Two references within 4 years of submission required for submission.
Skills checklist must be completed within 1 year of submission.
Confirmation of assignment/POI form required for all initial assignments and extensions.
Education verification through background check company.
SSN trace must be run with criminal check.
National sex offender check run within 30 days of start and updated annually.
Exclusion checks run within 30 days of start and annually.
Name change documentation if applicable.
TB symptom survey if positive PPD.
Candidate submission coversheet required for submission to initial assignment and new facility.
Beeline attestation completed by all new applicants.

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