Pharmacist
Per Diem

Responsibilities:
-Receive, interpret, prepare and fill drug orders as directed by physician(s).  Refill prescription orders per request of facilities.
-Assist in maintaining inventory control and annual physical inventory.
-Audits Pharmacy Technicians prescriptions input.
-Assist or obtain answers to inquiries from physicians, nursing personnel, student nurses and other healthcare disciplines concerning adverse drug reactions, dosage, IV incompatibility and other issues within areas of responsibility and knowledge.
-Function as pharmacist in charge in absence of Lead Pharmacist.
- Supervises and directs Pharmacy Technician.
-Complies with all company rules, regulations and policies and procedures.
-Assists in identifying problems and helps develop solutions to achieve efficient, organized workflow.
-Represents the pharmacy department in any official capacity relating to professional activities.
-Monitors for drug interactions, appropriate use and dose of medications.
-Documents medication errors per pharmacy policy.
-Documents adverse drug reactions per pharmacy policy with appropriate follow-up to physician and Lead Pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy.

Prerequisites:
- Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy.
- Registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Continuing Educational credits (15) fifteen units per year for the past (2) two years.
- Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language;  possess good communication skills.
- General computer skills.
- One year experience in acute, long-term care preferred
- IV clinical experience preferred