Clinical Pharmacist

Job Title: Clinical PharmacistJob Duration: 5 Months Contract (possible extension)Location: Newburyport, MA 01950MA and CA RPh license requireSchedule:Training Schedule: 9-5:30pm for the first two weeks of trainingRegular Schedule: Flexible to choose their hours and shifts, but they must be able to close 3 days a week (closing shift ends at 9pm). Shift options:Option 1: Five days M-F: 2 shifts 9am-5:30pm & 3 shifts 12:30pm-9pmOption 2: Four days M-F: 1 shift 9am-7:30pm & 3 shifts 10:30am-9pmDuties:Consults with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.Conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval.Interprets physicians' prescriptions and compounds and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines.Consults with customers regarding use of medications and potential drug interactions.Counsels customers and handles complex problem resolution.Performing first and second verification of prescription orders, performing DUR's, outreach to prescriber offices.Fielding phone calls from patients as well as prescriber's officesQualifications:BS or PharmD in PharmacyPharmD degree preferred.MA and CA RPh license requireSkills:Computer skills, patient counseling skills able to interact with prescribers.Accurate, efficient and excellent customer service skillsAt least one year as a registered pharmacist, retail or similar experience preferred