Per Diem Outpatient Pharmacist

Position Summary

Outpatient Pharmacist reporting to the Outpatient Pharmacy Administrative Director and/or Pharmacy Manager, responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed pharmaceuticals, medication verification, order entry, and oversight of pharmacy operations in accordance with department policies and applicable regulations.

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of medication.
• Verify all patient information before filling prescriptions.
• Compound prescribed medications, package and label.
• Perform quality checks on prescriptions for correct dosage and drug interactions.
• Provide consultation to customers upon filling prescriptions.
• 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, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and applicable laws.
• Provide training, orientation, and staff re‑assignment for optimal operations.
• Coach and develop pharmacy staff, identify training gaps, assign progressive tasks, and assist in career development.
• Contact physicians and benefit providers to process prescriptions.
• Complete third‑party insurance forms and other paperwork.
• Maintain a professional and confidential environment for customers at all times.
• 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 professional and specialized competency through continued education, including attendance of at least one regional or national meeting per year.
• Conform to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including patient rights, to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
• Utilize hospital behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the mission and goals.
• Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, M.S., or MBA) preferred.
• Licensure to practice pharmacy in Massachusetts by the hire date.
• APHA Certified Immunizer within 12 months of starting this position.
• Two to three years of related experience; QS1 experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians.
• High level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skills.
• Experience revising and/or implementing information systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
• Professional conduct and demeanor.
• Proficiency with standard software used in healthcare office settings (MS Word, Excel, web browser, etc.).

Compensation Range: $43.03 – $62.50 per hour (subject to revision based on geographic location and individual qualifications).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage; discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases; flexible spending accounts; 403(b) savings match; paid time off; career advancement opportunities; and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Talent acquisition or call 617‑638‑8582 to let us know the nature of your request.