Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist I - Multiple Specialties

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking an entry-level clinical pharmacist to support our Pharmacy Department in Connecticut. You will review medication orders, ensure safety, and work with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes CHAMP behaviors, patient-centered care, and collaboration with residents and students. A Pharmacist license in Connecticut or eligibility is required, with opportunities to develop competency in pharmacy automation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
• Hospital pharmacy experience desirable, but not required.
• Current Connecticut Pharmacist License, or eligible for licensure in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate CHAMP behaviors and promote patient safety.
• Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers patient characteristics including labs and vitals.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area.
• Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members.
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction and revenue generation.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or 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. 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. 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

Responsibilities

• 1.Customer Service Quality
  • 1.1Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors
• 2.Medication Management
  • 2.1Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers all patient characteristics including laboratory values and vital signs
• 3.Medication Preparation and Distribution
  • 3.1Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area
• 4.Medication Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance
  • 4.1Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• 5.Leadership
  • 5.1Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members.
• 6.Financial/Volume Results
  • 6.1Contribute to departmental cost-reduction/revenue generation

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 experience 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.

YNHHS Requisition ID

191936