Clinical Pharmacist - Multi-Specialty Medicine/Surgical/Operations

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking an entry-level clinical pharmacist to join their team. The ideal candidate will support medication management, demonstrate competencies in clinical pharmacy skills, and contribute to patient safety. Responsibilities include conducting medication order reviews and providing education to pharmacy staff. A B.S. or PharmD degree is required, along with a current Connecticut Pharmacist License or eligibility. This position offers valuable experience in a reputable healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate basic clinical pharmacist skills.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS and the Department of Pharmacy.
• Conduct timely, accurate medication order review.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology.
• Adhere to all departmental policies and guidelines.
• Provide education and training to pharmacy staff members.
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction/revenue generation.

Skills

Basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to work with others

Education

Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree

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. 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

• Customer Service Quality
  • Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors
• Medication Management
  • Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers all patient characteristics including laboratory values and vital signs
• Medication Preparation and Distribution
  • Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area
• Medication Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance
  • Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• Leadership
  • Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members.
• Financial/Volume Results
  • Contribute 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.