Remote Per Diem Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship Team (AST) Clinical Pharmacist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a professional pharmacist to join our hospital-based pharmacy team in New Haven, CT. The role emphasizes patient safety and High Reliability Organization principles as you support accurate medication distribution and clinical monitoring. Qualifications include a B.S.

or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy, CT licensure (or reciprocity), and ideally a PGY1 residency; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Resolves drug distribution problems assuring accurate and timely dose delivery to all patients.
• Interprets clinical and pharmacokinetic lab data to formulate monitoring plans.
• Problem identification & resolution including documentation and follow-up.
• Provides drug information to nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Participates in educational activities within the department.
• Documents medication use variances and adverse drug reactions.
• Demonstrates compliance with regulatory and safety standards as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacy degree (B.S. or Pharm.D.)

ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency desirable

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.

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. Demonstrates a mastery of basic skills of a professional pharmacist. Synthesizes an acquired body of knowledge with experience gained in order to have a positive impact on patient care. Demonstrates clinically sound decision making skills.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Resolves drug distribution problems assuring accurate and timely dose delivery to all patients
  • 1.1 Responds to telephone requests for medication in appropriate fashion accommodating callers request or routing call to appropriate person.
• 2. Interprets Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Lab Data in order to formulate medication monitoring plans.
  • 2.1 Demonstrates knowledge of basic pharmacokinetic principles.
• 3. Problem Identification & Resolution
  • 3.1 Communicates and documents problem detection, relevant findings, recommendations, and necessary follow-up.
• 4. Provides drug information to nurses, MDs, and other health care professionals
  • 4.1 Serves as primary source of drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals
• 5. Educational Activities
  • 5.1 Participates in and contributes to educational forums within the department (written or verbal).
• 6. Documents medication use variances (MUVs) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs).
  • 6.1 Provides vialble solutions to prevent recurrence of MUVs
• 7. Regulatory and Safety Quality Compliance
  • 7.1 Effectively demonstrates the principles and conduct consistent with a High Reliability Organization.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

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

Experience

Two years experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy is preferred for this position.

LICENSURE

Licensed to practice pharmacy in Connecticut (or eligible for reciprocation)

Special Skills

This individual should demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics, and understand pharmacy systems of drug distribution, and formulary management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with others are required.

YNHHS Requisition ID
191305