Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Position PurposeThe 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 doSupervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by techniciansAssess need for non-formulary items ordered according to department policy, and initiates contact with prescribing physician for substituteVerify 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 problemVerify 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 appropriatelyAdvise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medicationsActively participate in department programs and projectsMinimum QualificationsBS degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D degree preferredHospital experience and/or Residency preferredCT Pharmacist licenseCompetency in providing direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patientsPosition Highlights and BenefitsFull time salaried at 40 hours per week, every third weekend (differentials apply)Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!​Ministry/Facility InformationJohnson 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 Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Job SummaryJob number: 00676616Profession: Pharmacy Services