PHARMACIST

Pharmacist

If you are a pharmacist seeking a full-time, community-based role providing compassionate care to underserved communities and are interested in the following, the team at Charles River Community Health wants to meet you!

• Full-time schedule (8 or 10 hr. shifts) where you can make a difference in a community setting.
• Less scripts than most retail pharmacies leaving room for more impactful patient interaction.
• Access to patient records and a collaborative process with our CRCH providers.
• A supportive and collegial team of co-workers.
• Ample orientation and training.

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. The Pharmacist will be responsible for the operation of the pharmacy including, but not limited to, operational and clinical services such as purchasing, preparation, and distribution of drugs. The Pharmacist will also be responsible for clinical oversight and interaction with medical staff, as well as the appropriate and timely submission and reconciliation of drug claims.

Your responsibilities include:

• Responsible for all activities related to dispensing medications.
• Responsible for the accurate delivery of services to clients.
• Work collaboratively with administration, providers, and nursing staff to provide quality care.
• Ensure that billing documents and inventory control records are completed and accurate.
• Ensure strict compliance with all standardized professional policies and procedures.
• Work in collaboration with other pharmacy staff to achieve clinical effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain strict control over distribution and usage of all medications, including perpetual documentation of all controlled substances in Schedules II-V.
• Responsible for 340B compliance when filling and checking medications.
• Ensure appropriate record-keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations, and PBM Contracts.
• Process and verify pharmacy claims for accuracy and resolve third-party rejections.
• Monitor and participate in QA activities within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy or designee.

Your qualifications, competencies, traits include:

• College degree (Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral) in pharmacy from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited college of pharmacy required.
• Current, Valid, Unrestricted Pharmacist license in the Commonwealth of MA required.
• 1 3 year pharmacy or related experience, preferably in retail pharmacy services required.
• Must have a willingness to work flexible hours to meet the organization's needs/demands.
• Must be able to travel to either Charles River Community Health site (Brighton and Waltham) as needed.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must demonstrate exceptional people skills.
• Ability to communicate with patients in both English and Spanish preferred.

Charles River Community Health's mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 14,000 patients annually. Ninety percent of those served are low income while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

Our promise: If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as Pharmacist at Charles River Community Health rewarding and impactful! You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory!

Our benefits and perks include:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tickets at Work
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.