PharmacistSince 1985, BHCHP's mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community's most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens. From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face.Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is looking to hire a Pharmacist that will be responsible for overseeing the distribution of medications to patients. In this role, your duties will include communicating with health center physicians to determine the type of medication and dosage for a patient, taking inventory of pharmaceutical drugs to reorder them based on local demand and interacting with pharmacy patients/customers to give them their prescriptions and answer medication questions. As the Pharmacist, you will control medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions. Additionally, you will be completing pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' workflow, verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, and verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.Responsibilities:Manage pharmacy stock/supplies; assure availability, preparation, appropriate storage and control of medicationsAssure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy drug laws and regulationsAssure accurate billing and accountingAssure compliance with 340B pricing agreementsMaintains separate 340B drug inventory as appropriateParticipate, as needed, in pharmacy development efforts, and serve as a resource for development.Verify patient understanding of instructions.Educate prescribersWithin operations of the pharmacy, maximize use of free medication programsParticipate in continuing education programs to meet licensing, funding, or regulatory requirementsProvides pharmacy information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and counseling patients on drug therapiesDevelops clinic staff's pharmacy knowledge by participating in clinical programs and training pharmacy staff, students, interns, residents, and health care professionalsPerforms medication reconciliation and comprehensive medication review based on organizational/patient specific needsIdentifies patient specific barriers to adherence and develops plan to improve medication-taking behavior (ex. prepackaged medication packs, delivery, med synchronization, referral to PA/enrollment team)Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventorySupervises the work results of support personnelMaintains current registrationProtects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocolsMaintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededOther duties and responsibilities as assigned and necessary to successfully oversee Pharmacy ServicesQualifications: Experience and EducationBachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degreeGraduate degree from an accredited pharmacy college recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)2 years or more of pharmacy management and operations experienceMassachusetts pharmacy license, current and unrestrictedCPR or CPR/AED certificateMTM certification preferredBasic Knowledge/SkillsEnsure safe prescribing and dispensing of medicationKnowledge of FDA, BOP and all applicable regulationsAbility to manage processes and develop implementation strategiesAbility to use computers and related technology efficientlyKnowledge of retail pharmacy legal complianceFamiliarity with adherence packaging and home deliveryPrevious experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settingStrong analytical and organizational skills including ability to analyze data to identify trends and communicate them through effective reporting methodsStrong attention to detailEffective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, co-workers, healthcare professionals, funders, other regulatory agencies and experience presenting complex information to senior leadersSkilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision making to achieve objectivesDesired Other SkillsFamiliarity with 340B programFamiliarity with the MassHealth ACO programFamiliarity with Federally Qualified Health CentersExperience with anti-racism activities, and/or lived experience with racism is highly preferredBilingual in English and Spanish, Haitian Creole or Portuguese preferred, but not requiredProcess personal health information in accordance with FHC HIPAA policies and proceduresCompensation and Benefits:The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $105,000 - $168,000.BHCHP full-time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more.
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to. Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.