Retail Pharmacist

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

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut is seeking an entry level clinical pharmacist to support patient care within the Pharmacy Department. The role emphasizes CHAMP behaviors, patient safety, and collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities cover medication order review, medication preparation and distribution, and adherence to policies. The pharmacist will participate in education of staff and residents and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors.
• Conduct timely, accurate medication order review considering patient characteristics including laboratory values and vital signs.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area.
• Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members.
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction/revenue generation.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Therapeutics knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy degree (B.S. 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/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Customer Service Quality
  • 1.1 Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors
• Medication Management
  • 2.1 Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers all patient characteristics including laboratory values and vital signs
• Medication Preparation and Distribution
  • 3.1 Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area
• Medication Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance
  • 4.1 Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• Leadership
  • 5.1 Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members.
• Financial/Volume Results
  • 6.1 Contribute to departmental cost-reduction/revenue generation

Qualifications

• 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.