Berkshire Health Systems

Staff Pharmacist

Berkshire Health Systems • $110K — $130K *
Pittsfield, MA 01201In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with computer operations and unit dose drug dispensing systems.
  • Experience with IV admixture and parenteral chemotherapy admixture preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
  • Licensed MA Pharmacist (MAPHAR) is mandatory.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision is essential.
  • Capability to supervise support personnel is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Verify medication orders in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Prepare medications and pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients.
  • Research and communicate drug information to healthcare providers and patients.
  • Educate and inform physicians, house staff, and nurses about medications.
  • Adhere to departmental and hospital policies and procedures for medication dispensing.
  • Utilize automated medication dispensing processes and generate related reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Engagement with a dedicated healthcare team.
  • Flexible scheduling with every other weekend working requirement.
  • Access to advanced pharmacy technology and tools.
Full Job Description
  • This position requires the candidate to work every other weekend
  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
    • 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. Is knowledgeable of automated medication dispensing process/reports and adheres to all applicable departmental and hospital policies/procedures.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • One to two year's hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
      • Experience with computer operations, unit dose drug dispensing systems, IV admixture and parenteral chemotherapy admixture experience preferred.
    • Education and Training:
      • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college or pharmacy.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • MAPHAR - Licensed MA Pharmacist.
    • Other Requirements:
      • Must demonstrate ability to work independently, without direct supervision required, within established policy.
      • Must be capable of supervising the work of support personnel.

About Berkshire Health Systems

Berkshire Health Systems is a healthcare organization that provides medical services to residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The organization operates a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and the Hillcrest Campus of BMC. Berkshire Health Systems was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The organization employs more than 4,000 people and serves a population of approximately 130,000.
Learn more about Berkshire Health Systems
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1875
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

  • Upstate Medical University
    Pharmacist, Downtown
    $100K — $120K *
    Upstate Medical University
    Syracuse, NY 13210 (Onondaga County)
    Reposted Today
  • Ascension
    Pharmacist
    $129K — $189K *
    Ascension
    Baltimore, MD 21215 (Baltimore City County)
    Reposted Today
  • Walgreens
    Pharmacist
    $110K — $130K *
    Walgreens
    Menemsha, MA 02552 (Dukes County)
    Today
  • Staff Pharmacist
    $98K — $172K *
    Walmart Canada
    Tewksbury, MA 01876 (Middlesex County)
    Today
  • Staff Pharmacist
    $98K — $172K *
    Walmart Canada
    Rollinsford, NH 03805
    Today
  • Staff Pharmacist
    $98K — $172K *
    Walmart Canada
    North Weymouth, MA 02191 (Norfolk County)
    Today
Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Berkshire Health Systems

More Hospitals & Medical Centers Jobs

Find similar Staff Pharmacist jobs:

NationwidePittsfield, MA