Clinical Pharmacist 1 Per Diem

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 82,435 - 153,078; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, is seeking a qualified pharmacist to manage medication dispensing, provide clinical drug information, and support patient counseling. The role demands strong problem-solving skills, regulatory compliance, and the ability to efficiently manage pharmacy workflows. Candidates must hold a pharmacy degree and demonstrate excellence in communication and teamwork. The position offers a salary ranging from $59.84 to $111.12 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a pharmacy degree and be licensed to practice.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to counsel patients.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in medication processing and dispensing.
• Provide clinical pharmacy and drug information.
• Counsel patients to ensure safe use of medications.
• Oversee pharmacy workflow and manage pharmacy technicians.
• Contribute to departmental projects and goals.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Patient counseling

Inventory control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Summary

Performs all functions needed to ensure proper storage, preparation and dispensing of medications. Interpret and evaluate physician orders for appropriateness and safety. Provides information and recommendations to ensure the safe, timely, accurate and appropriate administration of medications. Actively participates in teaching, education, and monitoring efforts. Complies with all state and federal regulations, established peer standards, and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Medication Processing and Dispensing
  • Reviews, interprets, and verifies medication orders for safety and appropriateness in a timely manner; conducts patient profile reviews prior to verifying/dispensing; identifies and resolves basic order entry and prescribing problems; makes appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Dispenses accurately labeled medications in the appropriate packaging in a timely manner; understands all drug preparation techniques and can perform or oversee the timely preparation of medications to ensure product and patient safety.
  • Ensures all sterile compounded medications and IV solutions are handled and labeled according to applicable regulatory standards and policies.
  • Understands the purchasing process and assists in inventory control to reduce waste; can obtain drugs in select emergency situations.
  • Suggests appropriate alternatives to non‑formulary medications.
• Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Information
  • Demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills and offers reasonable solutions/options.
  • Maintains drug knowledge and competency; keeps up to date with current trends and practices in pharmacy.
  • Demonstrates initiative in learning about new disease and drug therapies.
  • Retrieves, analyzes, and communicates drug information from available resources in a professional and timely manner.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of pharmacotherapy of disease states.
  • Performs daily clinical functions including:
    • IV to PO conversions
    • Antibiotic dosing, stewardship, and monitoring
    • Renal dosing adjustments
  • Collects and interprets data to design, recommend, implement, monitor, and/or modify patient‑specific pharmacotherapy in collaboration with other health care professionals to optimize drug therapy.
• Patient Counseling and Communication
  • Counsels patients as needed about their drug therapy to ensure safe use and maximize patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrates respect for patients and maintains a pleasant and professional attitude.
  • Communicates any patient needs or findings with the medical team.
  • Presents education professionally to the pharmacy staff.
  • Communicates clearly, concisely, and courteously, both in person and over the phone, with all hospital staff.
• Oversee/Check/Monitor Central Pharmacy Workflow
  • Actively takes responsibility for overseeing all activities pertinent to drug preparation, dispensing and distribution.
  • Conducts in‑process and final checks on the performance of all actions taken by pharmacy technicians.
  • Oversees, prioritizes, and directs daily activities of the Pharmacy Technicians.
  • Maintains and promotes positivity, teamwork, and a professional working environment.
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize workloads, optimize productivity and maintain compliance with all regulations.
  • Recognizes and makes suggestions and recommendations to solve problems, increase productivity, improve department policies and procedures, and promote cost‑saving measures.
• Project Management and Departmental Goals
  • Develops, initiates, maintains, and completes assigned projects.
  • Understands and actively contributes to departmental goals.
  • Performs clinical and/or regulatory monitoring.
• Provides Training, Mentoring, and Precepting of Students, Residents and/or New Hires
  • Helps train and develop inexperienced staff in all areas.
  • Assists in training, team teaching, mentoring, and precepting of students and residents, as applicable.
  • Provides and develops education materials for pharmacy staff.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Demonstrates ability to reference and look up pharmacy regulations.
  • Maintains and demonstrates compliance with all pharmacy regulations such as USP 797, USP 800, Joint Commission medication management, applicable state law, CMS Code of Participation, and hospital/network policy.
  • Accurately documents any necessary regulatory documentation.
  • Identifies patterns of non‑compliance and reports to management as needed.
• Professional Conduct
  • Acts as a leader who exemplifies teamwork and accountability.
  • Abides by hospital and network values.
  • Maintains safe and pleasant working conditions and promotes productivity.
  • Follows policies and procedures.
  • Anticipates workflow, accommodates peak periods, and effectively utilizes downtime.
  • Maintains a clean and clutter‑free work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Computer skills; ability to multi‑task and work independently.

Other Information

Computer skills; ability to multi‑task and work independently.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Requires manual skill, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.
• Occupational: Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort; may exert up to 10 lbs of force.
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.

Company Information

• Company: Danbury Hospital
• Org Unit: 1925
• Department: Oncology Pharmacy
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $59.84 - $111.12 Hourly