Float Pharmacist- Harwich, Wellfleet, and Provincetown.

Our Culture: Why work with us?

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:

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.

Our Core Competencies:

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.

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.

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.

What we Need from You:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). 
• A current, valid, unrestricted license to practice Pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• 1 year or more of pharmacy or related experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational abilities, computer experience, and the ability to work within a collaborative team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – bi-lingual helpful
• Proficiency in computer skills including EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft office, OneDrive etc.
• Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment

Preferred:

• Masters’or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
• 1 year or more of supervisory pharmacy experience in outpatient clinic pharmacy services or retail pharmacy.

AAP/EEOC Statement

Outer Cape Health Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any protected class under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is against the law. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions-in-force, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, we are committed to wage transparency. The salary range for this position is $135,000.00/yearly to $145,000.00/yearly. This range is provided to promote equity and transparency in our hiring process. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.