Part-time (16 hours) Pharmacist - Caring Health Center Inc

Position Title:                     Staff Pharmacist

General Description:

This position is responsible for the overall daily operation of the pharmacy department including but not limited to operational and clinical services. Such services include, but are not limited to, purchasing, preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical oversight and interaction with medical staff; appropriate / timely submission/reconciliation of drug claims.

Reports to:                          President/CEO

Supervises:                        Pharmacy Technicians

Salary/Status:                     Exempt

Minimum Requirements:

1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
2. 1-3 years’ experience.
3. Massachusetts License
4. Training or equivalent experience in Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
5. Detailed oriented.
6. Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact.
7. Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
8. Reliable and professional in behavior and appearance

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Responsible for all activities related to dispensing medications.
2. Facilitate new business and oversee timely and accurate delivery of services to clients.
3. Work collaboratively with administration and clinical care teams to provide quality care.
4. Ensure that billing documents and inventory control records are completed and accurate.
5. Participate in continuing quality improvement activities.
6. Ensure strict compliance with all standardized professional policies and procedures.
7. Ensure adherence to State and Federal laws and regulations.
8. Maintains strict control over distribution and usage of government controlled products such as narcotics and barbiturates.
9. Ensure appropriate record keeping for each prescription filled for pharmacy files, for control files on narcotics, poisons, habit forming drugs or for billing records.
10. Ensure inventory control of pharmacy stock to an acceptable turnover to minimize the amount of expired medications.
11. Ensure semiannual physical inventory processes are completed.
12. Oversees the implementation and documentation of drug recalls through established policy and procedures, which are followed in a timely manner, including documentation, required detailing the disposition of such drugs.
13. Assists with the development, use, analysis and feedback of clinical performance measurement indicators, processes and audits.
14. Develops, implements, monitors and participates in QA activities within the department.
15. Participates in the selection and hiring of pharmacy staff including technicians.
16. Responsible and accountable for operational budgets ensuring that the operation of department is within budget guidelines and providing explanation of significant variances.
17. Participates in annual pharmacy budget projections.
18. Works in collaboration with pharmacy staff to increase their clinical effectiveness and counseling skills.
19. Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned.

 Working Conditions:

1. This position may require the ability to work long and arduous hours.
2. This position requires the ability to use a computer workstation, viewing a CRT.

his position requires the ability to use a computer workstation, viewing a CRT and operating a keyboard.

1. This position requires standing or walking for the duration of the shift.