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Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Per Diem Outpatient Pharmacist

Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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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 HealthNet, 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.

Position Summary 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.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

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

Education Work 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

Licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Massachusetts by the hire date

APHA Certified Immunizer within 12 months of starting this position

Experience

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 proficiency in performing pharmacist duties and responsibilities

High level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skill, and focus to ensure a concerted approach to operations

Practice experience working with and revising and/or implementing information systems

Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills

Professional conduct and demeanor

Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office settings (e.g., MS Word, Excel, web browser)

Compensation $34.86 – $50.48. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and considers a broad range of factors when making an offer, including education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements, as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market‑competitiveness. BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected military status, or any other individually or collectively protected classification.

Important Application Information According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or apps. Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

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