Registered Pharmacist - CMOP

Project Profile

The CMOP program provides prescription mailings for veterans and other patients. Services being sought will be utilized to assist in supporting CMOP’s mission by preparing prescriptions and packages in an accurate, timely, and cost-effective manner without disruption in services or production.

The Candidate

ProSidian seeks a Registered Pharmacist to support engagement with The Veteran's Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). This position serves as a key member of the facility leadership team providing services that include, but are not limited to, pharmaceutical verification of prescription orders of legend, over the counter (OTC), medical-surgical (Med/Surg), and controlled substances to patients requiring care. In addition, the candidate shall provide patient consultation, quality improvement, and supply control duties.

Furthermore, the candidate shall direct the delivery of pharmacy services, efficient and effective drug distribution, and education to improve patient quality of life, minimize therapeutic risk, and enhance clinical outcomes. The candidate’s leadership attributes in Pharmacy management shall ensure the delivery and attainment of patient care quality metrics, evaluate the performance of Pharmacy Technicians duties, and drive client satisfaction outcomes.

This is a Contract Contingent position and the Registered Pharmacist services shall be performed at the: Veteran's Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facility at 10 Industrial Avenue, Chelmsford, MA, 01824-3610. The selected candidate is expected to fulfill the duties to a satisfactory level of professionalism and quality.

Services Task and Job Requirements

In order to perform the duties set forth for this project, the Registered Pharmacist must meet both the minimum education and experience requirements set forth:

Qualifications

Education: 

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Licensure:

A current, active, valid, and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the State of Massachusetts or in possession of an active license from another state that enjoys reciprocity with the state of Massachusetts.

The candidate must have passed the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE).

Experience:

• Demonstrable proficiency in the compounding of prescriptions, drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical supplies required in the operation of a pharmacy;
• Dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and providing information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects;
• Conduct drug utilization reviews, counsel patients on the proper use of medication while evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients leveraging adherence best practices;
• Apply knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the legal operation of a pharmacy to comply with laws, regulations, and policies governing pharmacy operations;
• Provide oversight of CMOP facility by developing and implementing operational procedures, maintain accurate records and document actions taken while safeguarding the confidentiality of  medical records;
• Apply inventory control expertise in establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with fellow medical professionals and patients; develop harmonious professional relationships with clinic staff; and
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians in the performance of work-related to sterile products, prescription filling, and ward/clinic supply.