Clinical Pharmacist 1

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Bridgeport, CT is seeking an entry-level clinical pharmacist position within Bridgeport Hospital. The role supports medication management, safety, and patient-centered care as part of the pharmacy team.

The successful candidate will have an accredited PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, and a CT license or eligibility. ASHP PGY1 residency is desirable, with strong communication skills and teamwork across care teams.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
• Connecticut Pharmacist License, or eligible for licensure in Connecticut.
• ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency desirable; hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate CHAMP behaviors and support patient safety as a cornerstone.
• Conduct timely, accurate medication order review considering patient characteristics, labs, and vital signs.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to the work area.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines for safety and quality.
• Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, students, residents, and health care team members.
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction and revenue generation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

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.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

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

Responsibilities

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

191335