Clinical Pharmacist 1

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health—Bridgeport Hospital is seeking an entry-level clinical pharmacist to support patient-centered care within our Pharmacy Department. The role emphasizes CHAMP behaviors, medication order review, and collaboration with the care team.

The position requires a PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy, a CT license or eligibility, and strong communication skills; completion of a PGY1 residency is desirable though not mandatory. Health system experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
• ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency desirable, hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Current Connecticut Pharmacist License or eligible for licensure in CT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• 1.Customer Service Quality: Demonstrate CHAMP behaviors and promote patient-centered care.
• 2.Medication Management: Review medication orders considering patient characteristics, labs, and vital signs.
• 3.Medication Preparation and Distribution: Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable.
• 4.Medication Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance: Adhere to all department policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• 5.Leadership: Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, students, residents, and health care team members.
• 6.Financial/Volume Results: Support departmental cost-reduction and revenue generation.

Skills

Pharmacology basics

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or 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. 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

191335