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East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Pharmacist in East Boston, Massachusetts
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Time Type:
Full time
Department:
All Locations:
East Boston
Description:
The pharmacist dispenses prescription medication along with key information such as side effects, contraindications with other medicines, and a range of other concerns. They also walk customers through their physician’s dosage and usage instructions to ensure medications are safely and effectively consumed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Works with pharmacy manager to meet area specific goals and goals of the department
Establishes collaborative pharmacist/patient relationships
Participates in training and development for other pharmacists, technicians and interns
Assures safe and accurate dispensing of medications
Provide accurate verification of medications
Identifies, mitigates, prevents, and documents problems with prescriptions
Provides counseling to patients on the proper use of their medications, possible side effects and the role of prescribed medications in the overall therapeutic care plan
Accurately dispenses controlled substances in accordance with the MA and Federal laws
Manages all queues in the pharmacy software system
Participates in risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) compliance and monitoring
Utilize the MassPAT prescription monitoring program for appropriate controlled substance monitoring
Provide Medication Therapy Management
Assist providers with pre-authorization, use of Cover My Meds, if applicable
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Reads, understands and complies with all Standards of Conduct, JCAHO policies, etc.
Adheres to EBNHC standards of Employee Conduct and all related policies and procedures by:
Demonstrating excellent customer service;
Showing respect to other employees;
Adhering to standards of cultural competency and non-discrimination;
Adhering to standards of privacy;
Adhering to attendance and other policies and utilizing appropriate notification and other procedures.
Upholds procedures and systems to safeguard the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
Upholds safety policies, practices, and procedures including safety, fire safety, electrical safety, proper body mechanics and material handling, office/ergonomic safety and other employee safety measures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Education:
BS Degree in Pharmacy Required
PharmD Degree Helpful
Valid license to practice as a pharmacist in MA Required
Obtain CE credits needed for license renewal as required
Experience:
- Previous experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of contemporary outpatient pharmacy systems, general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient centered care, excellent comprehension of written policies and procedures, Ability to make appropriate decisions, develop and complete follow-up actions, Ability to motivate and direct staff, Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), Attention to detail or organizational ability, Effective writing, presentation and problem-solving skills, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Computer literacy, English proficiency
There’s a reason East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is ranked as one of the “Top Places to Work” by The Boston Globe. It is because we are committed to maintaining a truly supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. A huge focus of which is to offer important benefits so you can be your best inside and outside of work.
Striving to be an employer of choice, we offer progressive benefits, a variety of schedules, and the satisfaction of working with a diverse workforce whose unity of purpose is a real force for achievement. Plus, our Education & Training Institute is an attractive resource for many of our employees who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers.
Medical & Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers
401(K) Retirement Plan
Educational Assistance
Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts
Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time
A Generous Staff Development Benefit
Excellent Malpractice Coverage
A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support
Free Parking
And Much More…