Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist I - Multi-Specialty - Remote

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an entry‑level clinical pharmacist to support patient care in a hospital setting. You will perform timely medication order reviews, ensure safety and accuracy, and contribute to the overall quality of pharmaceutical services.

The role emphasizes CHAMP behaviors, teamwork, and the ability to educate staff and learners. A Connecticut pharmacist license is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with others and collaborate in a health-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered medication review and ensure safe drug therapy.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable.

Skills

Pharmacology basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD/B.S.)

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority. This is an entry‑level clinical pharmacist position. The clinical pharmacist supports the vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS and the Department of Pharmacy and demonstrates competency in all basic clinical pharmacist skills.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Qualifications

• Education
  • Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree
• Experience
  • Completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent is desirable, but not required.
  • Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Licensure
  • Current Connecticut Pharmacist License, or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Connecticut
• Special Skills
  • This individual should demonstrate basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics, and understand pharmacy systems of drug distribution and formulary management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with others are required.

Position Overview

• Customer Service Quality
  • Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors
• Medication Management
  • Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers all patient characteristics, including laboratory values and vital signs
• Medication Preparation and Distribution
  • Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area
• Medication Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance
  • Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• Leadership
  • Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members.
• Financial/Volume Results
  • Contribute to departmental cost‑reduction/revenue generation