Clinical Pharmacist, 32 Hours, Day Shift, Pharmacy Department

Day Kimball Healthcare; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA & FSA

Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (ETO) & holidays

Student loan reimbursement

Shift differentials

Pay-for-Performance

Career growth & mentorship

Life insurance & disability

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs & weekly pay

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, Connecticut seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy department. The role supports the department, hospital, and Foundation under the Pharmacy Director’s guidance, ensuring compliance with policy and state/federal law.

Responsibilities include compounding medications, reviewing prescriptions, supervising technicians, and ensuring quality and safety. The position offers comprehensive benefits, shift differentials, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required.
• Licensed in the state of Connecticut or eligible for reciprocity (licensure within 90 days of hire or less) required.
• Pervious hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compounds medications, using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
• Directs pharmacy technicians engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, and verifies pharmaceuticals before dispensing and distribution.
• May assay medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.
• Enters data, such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• May instruct interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy and pharmaceutical information.
• Will be scheduled or required to work different shifts including the “Remote Access Night Shift”.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Location: Putnam, CT

Job Id:15235009212026

# of Openings:1

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy department in Putnam , Connecticut. If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
• Earned Time Off (ETO), paid holidays, and sick time
• Educational Assistance & Student Loan Reimbursement – Up to $5,000 (36–40 hours) or $2,500 (20–35 hours) per fiscal year.
• Shift Differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Pay-for-Performance opportunities
• Career Growth, Leadership Development, and Mentorship
• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, Food Truck Fridays, and Weekly Pay

As Clinical Pharmacist you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for…

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Director, works to achieve the goals of the department, hospital, and Foundation in accordance with policy, standard practices of the profession, and State and Federal law.

Clinical Pharmacist Job Responsibilities:

• Compounds medications, using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
• Directs pharmacy technicians engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, and verifies pharmaceuticals before dispensing and distribution.
• May assay medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.
• Enters data, such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• May instruct interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy and pharmaceutical information.
• Will be scheduled or required to work different shifts including the “Remote Access Night Shift”.

Clinical Pharmacist Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required.
• Licensed in the state of Connecticut or eligible for reciprocity (with licensure received within 90 days of hire or less) required.
• Pervious hospital experience preferred.

Clinical Pharmacist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understand and use scientific and technical language and symbols.
• Recognize slight differences in shape, color, and texture.
• Use eyes, hands, and fingers to operate delicate and sensitive equipment.
• Work precisely and accurately.
• Follow technical instructions which may be oral, written, or in the form of charts or drawings.
• Use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut.

What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life.

What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home.

Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Day Kimball Health is an Aff… We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.