Per Diem Pharmacist

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bridgeport, Connecticut is seeking an entry-level clinical pharmacist to support patient safety and deliver quality pharmacy care. This role involves conducting medication reviews, providing education to pharmacy staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. or PharmD degree and excellent communication skills. Joining this team means contributing to a patient-centered environment focused on safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency is desirable but not required.
• Current Connecticut Pharmacist License, or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Connecticut.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, accurate medication order reviews considering patient characteristics.
• Provide education and training to pharmacy staff and healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of pharmacology

Knowledge of pharmacy systems

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

YNHHS Requisition ID 151899

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.