Per Diem Pharmacist

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an entry-level clinical pharmacist to join our hospital-based Pharmacy Department in Connecticut. The role supports the mission of YNHHS and emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The selected candidate will complete timely medication reviews, participate in medication safety initiatives, and assist in teaching pharmacy students and residents. A Connecticut pharmacist license or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent is desirable, but not required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate CHAMP behaviors and promote patient safety as a member of a High Reliability Organization.
• Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers patient characteristics including lab values and vital signs.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology applicable to the work area.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, pharmacy students and residents, and other health care team members.
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction and revenue generation.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Therapeutics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS 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. 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 Statement

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.