Ambulatory Pharmacist II

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization in Cambridge seeks an Ambulatory Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care in a community practice setting. The role involves ensuring drug safety and accuracy, managing inventory, and overseeing pharmacy technicians. Candidates must possess a Pharm.D. degree and a current pharmacy license in Massachusetts. Strong communication skills and experience in a similar role are preferred. This position offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to teamwork and patient care.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Top Tier Time Off Package

Medical / Dental / Vision plans

403B options

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a pharmacist preferred.
• Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Checks for the safety and accuracy of dispensed medications.
• Prepares controlled substances and maintains accurate inventory.
• Supervises and reviews Pharmacy Technician activities.
• Dispenses medication and provides patient counseling.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care expertise

Medication counseling

Inventory management

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree

Job description

• Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital
• Work Days: Per Diem
• Category: Pharmacy
• Department: CHA Pharmacy Cambridge Hospital
• Job Type: Per Diem On Call
• Work Shift: Various Shifts
• Hours/Week: 0.00
• Union Name: Non Union

Department Description

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor / Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy, and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, the Ambulatory Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care in a community practice setting. Primary, essential job functions involve ensuring rational drug therapy through a focus on prescription filling / distribution. Must be willing / able to support the clinical pharmacy and other organizational activities as required. A commitment to patient safety, customer satisfaction, efficient / effective use of resources, teamwork, innovation, and performance improvement is required

Job Purpose

• Checks for safety, accuracy, appropriateness and completeness with respect to drug, dose, route, frequency with consideration given to patient-specific data including laboratory values, age, gender, height, weight and BSA.
• Prepares controlled substances to be dispensed, completing the appropriate documentation while maintaining an accurate perpetual inventory.
• Performs weekly inventory and reconciliation of controlled substances. Notifies Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services or Senior Director of Pharmacy of any unexplained discrepancies.
• Performs daily oversight of all Pharmacy Technician activities; checks/reviews all Pharmacy Technician work according to regulatory requirements.
• Dispenses medication to ambulatory patients with appropriate medication counseling.
• Educates/trains patients to administer and monitor therapy as required.
• Effectively interacts with prescribers concerning drug order clarification or drug therapy modification.
• Ability to perform without direct professional supervision and to oversee the work of Technicians and students.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited college/university with B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree is required.
• Licensure: Must have a current license in good standing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy or be eligible for licensure in MA. In lieu of an active MA license, candidates must attain MA licensure prior to working 1000 hours at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). Failure to attain MA licensure within this time period will result in the discontinuation of employment at CHA.
• Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years experience as a pharmacist is preferred.

Benefit Package Includes

• Competitive Compensation
• Top Tier Time Off Package
• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• 403B options

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.