Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Pharmacist

Full Time 40 hours a week, night and day shifts, weekend rotation, some holidays required

The Position:

Responsible for all aspects of the hospital outpatient pharmacy, all pharmacy satellites (including inpatient and surgery/anesthesia) and all compounding labs (including sterile and non-sterile, hazardous and non-hazardous). In all areas, scope includes establishment and enforcement of standard operating procedures, necessary policies and best practices as well as training on professional standards and protocols to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.  Monitors the daily operation of the above areas and the performance of individuals employed there (including staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students).  Provides direction and information to the veterinary staff of Angell Boston and Angell West, the pharmacy staff and our clients regarding appropriate use of pharmaceuticals.

Some Duties to include:

• Serves as manager to staff pharmacists and all pharmacy staff.
• Prepares and maintains policies and protocols involving the proper preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
• Oversees management structure of the pharmacy and assists pharmacy personnel with departmental and operational decisions involving scheduling, training, continued education, client service, etc.
• Provides oversight and information on appropriate use of medications to the veterinarians, nurses, clients and pharmacy staff.
• Prepares and maintains documentation required by hospital and regulatory agencies.

Physical Requirements:

1. Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence.
2. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time 67%-100% of scheduled shift.
3. Must be able to constantly move about within the cleanroom 67% - 100% of scheduled shift.
4. Must be able to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, including answering telephone, typing on a keyboard, writing with a pen or marker, transferring injectable solutions from vial with needle/syringe, triturating and spreading suspensions and treat bases, labeling orders and retrieving labels or paper from a printer 67-100% of scheduled shift.
5. Must be able to occasionally retrieve items (up to 15 lb.) from a shelf above eye level or below knee level 0-34% of scheduled shift.
6. Must be able to occasionally lift and carry bags of food (up to 30 lb.) over short distances (5-30 feet) or move them from one shelf to another 0-34% of scheduled shift.

WHO WE ARE:

The Boston MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for applicants with at least 5 years of retail and/or hospital pharmacy experience required. Minimum of 1 year compounding experience. Pharmacy management experience preferred.  Must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts.  As this position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, we require applicants to include a cover letter showcasing your writing skills.

OUR BENEFITS:

Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.

If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career change you are looking for.