Position Purpose

Ensures the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals through their proper storage, handling, evaluation, preparation, compounding, labeling, dispensing, and administration, in conjunction with state and federal regulations and departmental policies. Maintains proper records. Follows department guidelines with regard to clinical interventions and provides drug information as required and /or requested.

What you will do

Prepare, dispense, and supervise the preparation of all medications and IVs for patient use in the hospital 

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

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 monitor 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 and ensure all forms are completed and filed appropriately

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

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

Provide direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients

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.