Come join our Pharmacy team at Johnson Memorial Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England!
Position Purpose
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will provide excellent customer service to patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team and serve as a clinical leader to students, residents, and other staff members. Will actively round on patients and develop a relationship with the interdisciplinary health care team, provide medication therapy plans monitor patients, and contribute to the creation/implementation of clinical services.
What You Will Do
Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians
Assess need for non-formulary items ordered according to department policy, and initiates contact with prescribing physician for substitute
Verify physicians’ orders for proper dose, regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions/incompatibilities, adverse drug reactions and monitors lab data on all patients before dispensing medication. Utilizes appropriate communication log to notify physician/nurse of potential problem
Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintains perpetual inventory log, performs weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory and ensures all forms are completed and filed appropriately
Advise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications
Minimum Qualifications
Pharm D degree and completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy residency plus 3 years of relevant experience. If no residency training, 5 years of post-graduate inpatient hospital experience in a clinical setting with experience in decentralized services. Board Certification or acquisition of Board Certification in next 2 years is desired
CT Pharmacist license
Work requires the ability to counsel and educate patients and their families, communicate effectively with physicians and other health care professionals, assign and follow-up on the work of other employees, or performs other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill
Position Highlights And Benefits
Part time salaried at 16hrs per week
Primarily days with some evening rotation, every third weekend and rotating Holidays
Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!
Ministry/Facility Information
Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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