Specialty Pharmacist - 2nd Shift (1:00PM to 9:30PM EST)

💊 Specialty Pharmacist – Second Shift

📍 Join a high-impact, patient-first pharmacy team | Onsite - Springfield, MA

🕐 Shift: 8-hour shifts between 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM , Monday–Friday

📅 Weekend Rotation: Saturdays or Sundays – as needed

🌟 Job Purpose

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians by delivering a hands-on, total quality patient care experience . This role ensures seamless coordination across specialty and retail pharmacy services , enabling smooth patient transitions and timely access to medications.

The Specialty Pharmacist will manage both retail and specialty pharmacy operations , ensuring:

✅ Safe and effective medication dispensing

✅ Comprehensive patient counseling

✅ Clinical oversight and support

🔑 Key Responsibilities

💼 Clinical & Patient Care

Prepare and dispense medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detect therapeutic incompatibilities

Perform Medication Therapy Management (MTM) , including:

Reviewing and monitoring medication regimens

Advising clinicians on evidence-based therapies

Documenting interventions

Provide patient counseling and clinical support

Make referrals to other healthcare professionals when necessary

⚙️ Operational Excellence

Complete pharmacy operational requirements by:

Organizing and directing technicians’ workflow

Verifying preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals

Verifying prescriptions

Coordinate patient care, including:

Identifying and resolving insurance-related issues

Recognizing opportunities for financial assistance programs

Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database systems

🛡️ Compliance & Regulatory

Ensure compliance with:

State Board of Pharmacy regulations

DEA regulations

Company policies and procedures

Maintain controlled substance records

Remove outdated or damaged medications from inventory

Supervise support personnel work quality

Maintain licensure and stay current on legislation

Ensure adherence to:

340B program compliance

Specialty pharmacy accreditation standards

Medication safety protocols

📈 Continuous Improvement

Identify trends, resolve problems, and recommend process improvements

Actively participate in process improvement initiatives

Apply insights to enhance productivity, quality, and customer service

Support organizational excellence through innovation and change implementation

🎓 Education & Leadership

Participate in ongoing professional development

Train and mentor:

Pharmacy staff

Students, interns, externs, and residents

Healthcare professionals

Maintain professional networks and stay current through publications and organizations

🤝 Organizational Contribution

Protect organizational value by maintaining strict confidentiality

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support business needs

Perform additional duties as assigned

Contribute positively to team culture and company success

🎯 Qualifications & Experience

🎓 Education & Licensure

Doctor of Pharmacy ( PharmD ) or BS in Pharmacy

Active Pharmacist license in the applicable state

📊 Experience

✅ Required: 1+ years in retail or specialty pharmacy

⭐ Preferred: 5+ years in a dispensing or specialty setting

🧠 Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of:

Pharmacology

FDA regulations

Clinical best practices

Ability to:

Analyze information and exercise sound judgment

Accurately administer and review medications

Manage workflows and processes efficiently

Leadership and team management capabilities

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced computer proficiency

💡 Personal Attributes

Organized, dependable, and high-integrity