Pharmacist - Full-time

Pharmacist

The Pharmacist reports to the Director of Pharmacy, this position is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care for the patients of The Stamford Hospital with an emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Schedule: 37.5 hours a week. Flexibility required to work rotating day, evening, and overnights including weekends as needed.

As a certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time off accruals - 26 PTO days
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accurately verifies, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies/procedures/protocols and based on pharmaceutical knowledge
2. Provides timely and accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and lay persons when required
3. Participates in medication counseling sessions for patients by reviewing side effects, indications and directions for use
4. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality pharmaceutical care to all patients.
5. Ensures appropriateness of therapy and dosage for all patient populations including age-specific care
6. Monitors patient therapy in accordance with departmental policies/procedures, protocols, and programs.
7. Carefully identifies, prevents, intervenes, and follows up on any medication related problems, including any actual or potential adverse drug events
8. Responsible for day-to-day management of drug distribution, including all controlled substances, IV compounded sterile medications, extemporaneously compounded medications, repackaged medications and investigational drugs
9. Supervises pharmacy support personnel to ensure the seamless delivery of pharmacy services throughout the institution
10. Completes required continuous training and education requirements, including state regulated, hospital and departmental specific requirement
11. Ensures safe and appropriate cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
12. Assists with pharmacokinetic consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocol
13. Ensures that therapeutic substitution policies are followed based on individual patient need.
14. Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department
15. Participates in hospital initiatives and committees as assigned
16. Adheres to the hospital's 340B requirements regarding ordering, dispensing and transfer of medications within the hospital departments and to outside hospitals
17. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility
18. Abides by regulatory requirements, including but not limited to USP797, USP800, USP795, NIOSH and Joint Commission standards
19. Maintains current knowledge of drug use through continuing education
20. Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
21. Provides drug information in-services as assigned
22. Participates in the development of quality initiatives as assigned
23. Demonstrates flexibility in working rotating shifts as assigned
24. Communicates effectively with nursing, physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal pharmacy services and to uphold the values of the pharmacy department by creating a positive relationship

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.S. Pharmacy, Pharm.D. preferred.
2. License or eligible for license as a Registered Pharmacist in Connecticut.
3. Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred.