Clinical Pharmacist 1 Per Diem

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

Job summary

Nuvance Health is seeking a pharmacist in Danbury, Connecticut, who will ensure the safe and accurate dispensing of medications. Responsibilities include reviewing medication orders, counseling patients, and overseeing pharmacy technicians.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm D and has at least one year of inpatient experience. The position is pivotal in maintaining high standards of patient care in compliance with all pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year inpatient experience or completion of PGY1 Residency.
• Must hold a valid CT Pharmacist license.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for safety and appropriateness.
• Dispense accurately labeled medications.
• Counsel patients regarding drug therapy as needed.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians' activities.
• Develop and manage assigned projects.

Skills

B.S. Pharmacy/Pharm D

Inpatient experience

CT Pharmacist licensure

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

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 and complies with required Pharmacy Department documentation in all areas and can do so in a clear concise manner.
  • 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 and 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 the pharmacotherapy of disease states.
  • Performs daily clinical functions including IV to PO conversions; antibiotic dosing, stewardship, and monitoring; renal dosing adjustments.
• 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 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.
• Training, Mentoring, and Precepting
  • 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 work and comply 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.
  • Maintains compliance with all hospital and networks policies.
  • Ensures accurate documentation of regulatory information.
  • Reports patterns of non‑compliance to management as needed.
• Leadership and Professionalism
  • Leads with 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.

Required

• B.S. Pharmacy/Pharm D
• 1 year inpatient experience or PGY1 Residency
• CT Pharmacist licensure
• Computer skills, ability to multi‑task and work independently

Working Conditions

• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
• Company: Danbury Hospital
• Org Unit: 1925
• Department: Oncology Pharmacy
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $59.84 - $111.12 Hourly