Staff Pharmacist

NAME OF PETITIONER: Berkshire Medical Center, Inc. JOB TITLE: Staff Pharmacist WORKSITE ADDRESS: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 WAGE RANGE: $147,513.60 to $176,987.20/year NUMBER OF HOURS/WEEK: 40 hours/week REMOTE/TELECOMMUTING POSITION: N/A – 100% onsite. TRAVEL: N/A. JOB DUTIES: Responsible for the timely and accurate verification of all medication orders and safely prepares medications and other pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients of BMC, its clinics, and all eligible employees. Researches, educates, and communicates drug information to physicians, house staff, nurses, other healthcare providers, and patients/families. Maintains knowledge of automated medical dispensing process and reports and adheres to all applicable departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Interprets IV admixture orders and prepares primary IV/solutions, piggybank, and oncologic medications for each patient using proper aseptic technique, or supervises IV preparation performed by a technician. Manufactures nonstandard pharmaceutical preparations when required and maintains appropriate records. Assumes responsibility for final check for all completed work by pharmacy technicians. Provides for the safe and accurate provision of pharmaceutical care service, including interpreting and evaluating the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions written by licensed practitioners; checking for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies, and/or contra-indications for use before dispensing medications; and accurately processing medication order entry/verification. Conducts direct patient-care activities using a consistent approach that reflects the philosophy of pharmaceutical care and is performed with high efficiency and depth of experience. Provides concise, applicable, and timely response to requests for drug information from healthcare providers and patients. Maintains knowledge and adheres to national standard (e.g. USP 797, USP 795, USP 800) and BHS policies and procedures. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or foreign equivalent. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Possession of valid Pharmacist License in Massachusetts. Interested applicants may submit their resumes via: