Pharmacist

Hartford HealthCare at Home; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking for colleagues

Career ladder & leadership development

Opportunities across clinical pharmacy

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare at Home is seeking a pharmacist to lead and coordinate clinical pharmacy services across patient care teams. You will design and monitor medication regimens, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and informatics specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, strong communication, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to advance within clinical pharmacy, oncology, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pharmacy safety and quality requirements.
• Proficiency with pharmacy-related computer systems and software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dosing and monitoring of medications using pharmacy-driven protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient therapy.
• Lead and coach pharmacy staff to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support system-wide pharmacy initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Drive evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Pharmacy safety & quality

Pharmacy systems proficiency

Communication & interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Evidence-based problem solving

Collaborative patient-centered care

Education

PharmD or licensed pharmacist with pre-2002 BS

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

At Hartford HealthCare, our pharmacists play a vital role in advancing our mission to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Pharmacists ensure optimal drug therapy by designing and monitoring medication regimens that improve patient outcomes and align with our commitment to continuous improvement. By directing and supporting pharmacy staff, the pharmacist maintains an optimal medication use system that upholds both patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Pharmacists contribute directly to our broader mission at HHC by:

• Enhancing the quality and safety of patient care.
• Strengthening our reputation and fostering patient and clinician trust.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to streamline medication therapy.
• Improving operational efficiency and supporting sustainability.
• Driving innovation in clinical practice through evidence-based interventions.
• Active participation in problem-solving initiatives.
• Overseeing evidence-based dosing and monitoring of vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and warfarin through pharmacy driven protocols.

This opportunity offers a meaningful career path for an ambitious professional who desires to make a tangible impact on patient lives while contributing to a culture of excellence. Pharmacists at Hartford HealthCare are empowered to lead, coach, and influence positive change, making this role both professionally challenging and personally rewarding.

What We Offer:

• A culture of trust, respect, and professional support.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the position via our career ladder.
• Further opportunities to advance in leadership, informatics, clinical pharmacy, oncology, and ambulatory care roles.
• Involvement in system-wide innovation.
• Recognition of team and individual achievements.
• Access to advanced resources and state of the art pharmacy software.
• Opportunities for community involvement.
• Free parking for all colleagues.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

Required: PharmD or licensed Pharmacists prior to 2002 with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Licensure:

Unrestricted Pharmacist license in Connecticut or eligibility for licensure within 45 days.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of pharmacy safety and quality requirements.
• Proficiency with pharmacy-related computer systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve using evidence-based methods.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.