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.  Actively participating in department programs and clinical/professional development projects, serve as a preceptor and mentor to pharmacy students on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice experience (APPE) rotations, primary preceptor to PGY-1 residents, assisting the Residency Program Director and serving on the Residency Advisory Committee.  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

Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintain perpetual inventory log, perform weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory

Advise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications

Minimum Qualifications

Pharm D degree

PGY-1 Pharmacy residency plus 3 years experience or 5 years of post-graduate inpatient hospital experience

CT Pharmacist license

Board Certification or acquisition of Board Certification in next 2 years is desired

Position Highlights and Benefits

Full time salaried at 40 hours per week.

Primarily days with some evening rotation, every third weekend and rotating Holidays

Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

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Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment.   We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

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.