Our Culture: Why work with us?
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Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.
Who We Are:
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Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod.
OCHS now cares for more than 18,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards. Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it, and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures, are foundations of this model.
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Our Core Competencies:
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At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals.
Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve. Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.
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A Day in the Life:
- Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist is responsible for the overall daily operation of the Pharmacy Department including but not limited to, operational and clinical services. The Pharmacist will be responsible for all activities related to dispensing medications including purchasing, preparation, and distribution of drugs; clinical oversight and interaction with medical staff; and appropriate, timely submission and reconciliation of drug claims.
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What You’ll Be Doing:
- · Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including dispensing, medication therapy management, drug utilization reviews and patient counseling.
- · Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses and administrative staff, to improve patient care and pharmacy services.
- · Serves as a drug information resource for all patients and providers.
- · Maintains medication inventory levels, including checking stock, ordering supplies, and maintaining perpetual inventory system.
- · Processes expired medications and recalls according to established procedures.
- · Assists with physical counts for annual inventories and conducts regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
- · Maintains accurate and confidential patient and pharmacy records.
- · Ensures proper storage and security of controlled substances to prevent theft or unauthorized access.
- · Follows established protocols for handling and safeguarding controlled substances.
- · Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuing quality improvement activities.
- · Implements and follows policies and procedures to protect patient information (HIPAA)
- · Ensures strict compliance with all standardized professional policies and procedures;
- · Ensures adherence to State and Federal laws and regulations and 340B compliance parameters.
- · Supervises the work pf pharmacy technicians and other support staff, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
- · Teaches, trains, and mentors pharmacy technicians and support staff.
- · Verifies the order entry, preparation and labeling of medications by the pharmacy technicians.
- · Provides immunizations to patients as per MA BOP regulations and OCHS policies and procedures.
- · Provides exceptional customer service by responding to patient inquiries and resolving
- patient complaints or issues.
- · Floats between various pharmacy locations as needed to ensure adequate pharmacy coverage and fulfill staffing needs.
- · Stays up to date on pharmacy laws, regulations, and best practices, including changes affecting the 340B program and community health.