Staff Position

Pharmacist
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket, MA
5x8 hrs

$44/hour
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Facility Information
    Not-For-Profit HospitalShort Term Acute CareTeaching Institution14 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

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  • Eligible to work in US

Description

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.


Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required for the Position Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required · Knowledge of outpatient pharmacy systems. · Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws and regulations. · Knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient centered care. · Knowledge of written policies and procedures. · Ability to make appropriate decisions, develop and complete follow-up actions. · Ability to considerately communicate with both internal and external customers. · Ability to exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative, and a high standard of ethics. · Effective oral, written and presentation skills. · Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills. · Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadlines. · Skilled in Microsoft Office products. · Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree required. · Current, valid Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy License required. · 1 year of licensed experience required. Special Requirements · Day and evening shift assignments, as well as the need to be on-call for evening/nights, weekends, and holidays required. · Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. · Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency. Job Summary: The Retail Pharmacist is responsible for delivering the highest level of pharmaceutical care to patients through excellent stewardship, efficient systems and operations, and collegial relationships and collaboration. The Retail Pharmacist assures pharmacy is an integral part of the healthcare delivery system and facilitates enhancement and expansion of the services and programs offered. This position collaborates with and serves as a resource for nurses, physicians, and other practitioners who participate in the management of patients receiving care at Nantucket Cottage Pharmacy, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and its affiliated healthcare providers. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities · Provides compassionate care to patients. · Works with the Pharmacy Manager to meet area specific goals and goals of the department. · Establishes collaborative pharmacist-patient relationships. · Coordinates and delivers Pharmacy services in compliance with all applicable policies, regulatory agency requirements and state and federal laws. · Participates in interviews for hiring personnel and interns. · Responsible for supervising and precepting technicians and pharmacy interns. · Participates in training and development for other pharmacists, technicians and interns. · Assures safe and accurate dispensing of medications. · Provides accurate verification of medications. · Performs effective drug utilization review. · Interprets, evaluates, and accurately processes prescriptions. · 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. · Oversight of the prescription processing workflow including labeling and proper and safe storage of drugs. · Handles all queues in the pharmacy software system, prioritizing Acute Rx’s and Waiting patients. · Monitors service performance metrics. · Accurately dispenses controlled substances in accordance with Massachusetts and Federal laws. · Participates in perpetual inventory of controlled substances. · Participates in biennial controlled substance inventories. · Participates in semi-annual and periodic inventory of all drugs. · Assists in daily cycle counts. · Maintains records in accordance with Massachusetts and Federal laws. · Adheres to all Pharmacy policies and procedures and assists in developing new ones. · Coordinates and provides support to clinical student programs. · Assists in the return of outdated medications to the reverse distributer. · Ensures the timely processing of return to stock medications. · Participates in Meds to Beds program, once applicable. · Handles patient’s adherence through Time my Meds. · Assists providers with prior authorization, use of Cover My Meds if applicable. · Participates in direct patient care. · Provides Medication Therapy Management. · Participates in naloxone training and dispensing. · Provides drug and drug related information to health care practitioners. · Maintains and runs pharmacy system and automation. · Represents the Pharmacy department in multidisciplinary committees as needed. · Submits timely safety reports and provides follow up as needed. · Participates in ordering of supplies and medications. · Utilizes the MassPAT (PMP) prescription monitoring program for appropriate controlled substance monitoring. · Troubleshoots issues that may occur with the automated dispensing robot. · Participates in Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) compliance and monitoring. · Provides immunizations to patients. · Provides excellent customer service to all patients and staff · Participates in quality improvement and error prevention strategies. · Performs other duties as assigned.

Recruiter: D'Aprix, Janelle A

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3315992. Posted job title: Retail Pharmacist

Facility

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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  • Not-For-Profit Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Teaching Institution
  • 14 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS57 Prospect StNantucket, MA 02554
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Employer

Mass General Brigham

About
Join the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We’re helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs. Together, we’re connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.
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About Nantucket, MA

Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Nantucket is significantly higher than the national average due to its status as a popular summer destination.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 20-30°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals can be challenging to find and may come at a premium due to high demand during the summer season.
Transportation
  • Nantucket is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and traffic congestion during peak tourist seasons.
  • Public transportation options are available, including buses and shuttles.
Demographics
  • Nantucket has a diverse population with a mix of residents and seasonal visitors.
  • The age range varies, with a significant portion of retirees.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and sun-related conditions.
  • Nantucket attracts a large population of travel nurses during the summer months.
Things to Do
  • Nantucket offers an array of seafood restaurants, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as fishing, sailing, and whale watching.
  • The island also features public parks and gardens for leisurely strolls.
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