Clinical Pharmacist | Taunton, Massachusetts

A healthcare facility in Taunton, MA is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist for a 6-8 week contract, with potential for conversion based on performance and fit. The position requires a Massachusetts pharmacist license and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical setting with collaborative healthcare professionals.

Location: Taunton, MA
Contract Duration: Approximately 6-8 weeks
Schedule:

• Primarily 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Flexibility to assist during 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM shifts as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Accept and dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently
• Monitor patient medication compliance and detect patterns of over-usage
• Ensure that pharmaceutical supplies comply with legal regulations
• Verify the suitability of prescribed medicines for patients
• Maintain confidential and accurate patient records and pharmacy documentation
• Advise patients on medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions
• Provide clinical services including smoking cessation, blood pressure, and cholesterol management
• Educate patients on the correct handling of medical devices like blood pressure monitors and glucose meters
• Compound medications and prepare sterile solutions following safety protocols
• Supervise pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks
• Manage inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies effectively
• Identify and communicate drug-related problems with healthcare providers
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacy interns, and other healthcare team members

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Valid Massachusetts pharmacist license (in-hand required)
• Clinical pharmacy experience preferred, but retail pharmacists open to training
• Ability to adapt to varied work shifts and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and organizational skills

This role is ideal for pharmacists ready to contribute immediately in a clinical environment and open to short-term assignments with possibility of longer-term placement. The client works with many vendors and updates during the process may be slow; candidates ready to start promptly are highly encouraged.

If you hold an MA license and have the skills to support these responsibilities effectively, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.