Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking for all colleagues

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT, seeks a pharmacist to design and monitor medication regimens that improve patient outcomes and ensure safety. You will lead pharmacy staff and uphold regulatory standards while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

We value evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and dedication to patient-centered care, with opportunities to grow across hospital leadership, informatics, and ambulatory care roles.

Qualifications

• PharmD or licensed pharmacist prior to 2002 with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Unrestricted Connecticut pharmacist license or eligibility within 45 days.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy safety and quality requirements.
• Proficiency with pharmacy-related computer systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Design and monitor medication regimens to improve patient outcomes.
• Lead and support pharmacy staff to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee dosing and monitoring using evidence-based protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize therapy.
• Contribute to system-wide innovation and process improvement.

Skills

Pharmacy safety

Quality requirements

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Evidence-based problem-solving

Education

PharmD or licensed pharmacist (pre-2002 with BS)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

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.