Pharmacist

Location Detail: 71 Haynes Street (10627) Shift Detail: Variable shifts including some 2nd shift and weekends Work where every moment matters. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. Pharmacists Perform Functions Related To The Control, Monitoring And Dispensing Of Medications For All Age Groups Of Patients According To Department Procedures And Protocols In a Safe, Cost Effective And Timely Manner. Supervises Medication Preparation By Pharmacy Technicians And Advises Nursing Personnel Regarding Appropriate Medication Administration. Pharmacists Promote The Rational Use Of Medications Via Provision Of Drug Information And Clinical Monitoring Services To Members Of The Medical Community. Additionally Pharmacists Will Optimizes drug therapy for the general patient population by designing drug therapy that is appropriate, correct, and cost-effective in order to maximize positive outcomes. May provide direct patient care for pain management through patient evaluation, recommendations, and follow-ups in response to the physician's request or as part of the critical path. Maintains safety of drug therapy for the general patient population by utilizing a variety of screening mechanisms and input from others (i.e. health care providers, the patient, and the patient's family) in order to identify, prevent and resolve adverse drug events. Provides useful drug information through participation on Health Care Team activities and as a liaison between the HCT and the pharmacy to facilitate rapid and effective patient care. Investigates and resolves drug and/or pharmacy related problems for immediate need or broader, longer term review by conducting investigative studies and/or utilizing effective problem solving techniques to ensure a high performing medication use system. Documents interventions, outcomes, and other statistics manually and/or through electronic documentation on a daily or sporadic basis to demonstrate activity and success and provide an opportunity for quality improvement. Demonstrates competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age-specific patient needs. Periodically may be required to function as charge pharmacist. Qualifications Education Requirements PharmD Minimum Requirements Current CT Pharmacist license or eligible within 45 days of hire. PGY-1 Pharmacy residency preferred Prior experience with EPIC systems preferred. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hartford HealthCare