Pharmacist, Per-Diem

Per‑Diem Pharmacist

Job Category:
Technician

Requisition Number: PERDI
001150

Part‑Time On‑site Springfield, MA 01103, USA

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• 1‑3 years of experience
• Massachusetts license
• Training or equivalent experience in Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
• CPR certification
• Detail oriented; able to interact with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Reliable and professional in behavior and appearance
• Flexible to work, including Saturdays

• Perform MTM in‑person/telephonic pharmacotherapy consultations to patients and/or prescribers, promoting high‑quality, evidence‑based, cost‑effective pharmaceutical care
• Complete a comprehensive medication review of prescription and non‑prescription medications, emphasizing patient assessment and counseling, safe and effective use of medications, identification of potential drug interactions, and related activities
• Perform pharmacotherapy assessment of patient claims, past medical history, and disease states
• Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge of chronic disease states and changes in pharmacy practice in adult and geriatric patient populations to serve as an authoritative information source on drugs and their utilization in therapy
• Assess patients for medication adherence barriers and develop a plan to maximize medication success through improving or maintaining adherence
• Develop a plan of care detailing actions of the patient and/or prescriber based on the pharmacotherapy assessment
• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based therapeutic recommendations to providers
• Educate patients on their medications and promote effective medication use
• Document clinical consultations, including the plan of care, into the internal database
• Participate in continuing education sessions provided by the department
• Contribute to staff meetings, staff development opportunities, and interdepartmental work groups
• Identify areas of improvement where systems modifications could result in operational advancements and efficiencies
• Adhere to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations
• Assist in outpatient pharmacy as needed
• Salary ranges from $56.00 to $75.26