Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A community health center in New Haven, CT seeks a Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem to provide clinical pharmacy services, disease management, and education programs. Responsibilities entail overseeing medication therapy, compliance, and supporting pharmacy operations. Candidates must have a degree in pharmacy, eligibility to practice in Connecticut, and effective communication skills. The role requires a flexible schedule and participation in clinical duties, with minimum working shifts to maintain per diem status.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in Connecticut.
• Participation in the American Society of Health System Pharmacists preferred.
• Experience with Joint Commission standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide clinical pharmacy services and disease management.
• Recognize and resolve drug-drug and drug-food incompatibilities.
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy with planning and operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Medication Therapy Management

Clinical pharmacy services

Drug monitoring

Education

Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Title: Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Department: Pharmacy

Reports To: Pharmacy Manager

Location: New Haven, CT

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for planning and providing clinical pharmacy services, disease management, Medication Therapy Management, and other patient/staff education programs. The pharmacist ensures compliance with current regulations and national best practices, documents outcomes, supervises students, and participates in health center committees and initiatives. The pharmacist assists the Pharmacy Manager in daily pharmacy operations, including dispensing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognizes, communicates, and collaborates to resolve drug‑drug and drug‑food incompatibilities.
• Designs, implements, and supervises evidence‑based drug monitoring plans based on provider diagnoses.
• Identifies, communicates, and assists in resolving medication therapy problems.
• Performs appropriate testing in accordance with CLIA and facility standards.
• Provides education on medication in the community.
• Participates in outcome and drug research projects.
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy with planning and operation of the Pharmacy Department.
• Assists in training, supervision, and evaluation of technicians and pharmacy support staff.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Per Diem Requirements

The position requires flexible availability Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., with shifts of up to 8 hours per day during the week, as needed. Coverage is required for colleagues’ sick days and vacation time. To maintain Per Diem status, the Clinical Pharmacist must work a minimum of 4 shifts per month, not to exceed 19 hours per week.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required; residency preferred.
• Licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in the state of Connecticut.
• Participation in the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or another pertinent national pharmacy organization preferred.
• Experience and familiarity with Joint Commission standards preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and effective manner with staff and patients concerning drug therapy is required.

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.