Pharmacist

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health, seeks passionate, creative, and goal-oriented team members. We provide evidence-based mental health care, including programs for child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience, recovery, and restoration. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to build a career that touches lives.

We offer:

• New competitive pay rates
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Expansive benefits package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and culture

As a Per Diem Pharmacist you will:

• Work in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician. 

• Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. 

• Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization. 

• Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff.  Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. 

• Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. 

As a Pharmacist you will have:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.

• Current state license in good standing.

• Minimum of three (3) months of experience in pharmacy. 

• Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines. 

• Experience in facilitating teams.