Medication Refill Center Pharmacist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Medication Refill Center Managers, and according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines, is responsible for managing prescription refill requests submitted to the associated clinical department at Boston Medical Center.

Position: Medication Refill Center Pharmacist

Department: Centralized GIM Rx Refill

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Triage and process approvals for refill renewal requests received by the associated medical clinic, following a specified refill protocol and scope of practice agreement.

• Collaborate directly with pharmacies, providers, and patients, serving as the lead for refill renewals for medications within scope and protocol.

• Triage requests requiring additional information and facilitate ambulatory engagement for patients when necessary.

• Actively recruit patients identified as likely to benefit from Boston Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

• Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, M.S. or MBA) preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Requires licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Massachusetts by the hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least two to three years related experience.

• QS1 experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy as well as a high level of proficiency in performing pharmacist's duties and responsibilities.

• Work requires a high level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skill and focus to ensure the concerted approach to operations.

• Practice experience working with as well as revising and/or implementing information systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills.

• Professional in conduct and demeanor.

• Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting (i.e. MS Word, Excel, web browser, etc.).

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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