Clinical Pharmacist, Evening Operations

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking an entry-level clinical pharmacist to support the Department of Pharmacy in Connecticut. The role focuses on medication safety, patient-centered care, and collaboration with health care teams.

Graduation from ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy with a PharmD or BS is required, with PGY1 residency desirable. Connecticut pharmacist licensure or eligibility is needed; strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
• ASHP PGY1 residency desirable, hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Current Connecticut Pharmacist License or eligible for licensure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate CHAMP behaviors and promote patient safety.
• Review medication orders considering labs and vital signs.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology.
• Adhere to department policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Provide education and training to staff and health care team.
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction/revenue generation.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient-centered care

Education

Pharmacy degree (B.S. 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.

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

195157