Clinical Pharmacist

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center is seeking a part‑time Clinical Pharmacist (20 hours) to join our patient‑centered care team in a collaborative FQHC setting. You will conduct MTM, manage chronic diseases, and partner with providers to optimize therapy while educating patients and staff.

The role supports medication safety and regulatory compliance and may involve dispensing duties as needed within the daily operations of the pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required. Residency preferred.
• Licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in the state of Connecticut.
• ASHP or other national pharmacy organization membership preferred.
• Joint Commission standards experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff and patients regarding drug therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide MTM and direct patient care for chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
• Collaborate with providers and participate in population‑health initiatives.
• Educate patients and staff on safe, effective medication use.
• Support dispensing and daily pharmacy operations as needed.
• Contribute to medication safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

MTM

Chronic disease care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication safety

Communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.)

Job description

We are seeking a Part Time ((20 hours) Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic, patient‑centered care team. In this role, the Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services within a collaborative, team‑based FQHC environment. Core responsibilities include chronic disease management, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), provider collaboration, population‑health–driven initiatives, and education for both patients and staff. The Clinical Pharmacist also participates in interdisciplinary care team activities, supports medication safety and regulatory compliance, and contributes to dispensing and daily pharmacy operations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Provides direct patient care through MTM, chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation), and medication optimization services.
• Identifies, resolves, and documents medication‑related problems in accordance with facility standards.
• Designs and implements evidence‑based drug therapy monitoring plans.
• Performs CLIA‑waived testing when appropriate and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Educates patients, caregivers, and community members on safe and effective medication use.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required. Residency preferred.
• Licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in the state of Connecticut.
• Participates in American Society of Health System Pharmacists or other pertinent national pharmacy organization preferred.
• Experience and familiarity with Joint Commission standards preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and effective manner with staff and patients in matters concerning drug therapy is required.