Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

This is an entry-level clinical pharmacist position supporting the vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS and the Department of Pharmacy. The pharmacist demonstrates competency in basic clinical pharmacist skills and helps make patient safety a priority as a member of a High Reliability Organization. The role is guided by YNHHS values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

The pharmacist reviews medication orders, uses pharmacy automation and technology as applicable, follows departmental policies and procedures, educates pharmacy and healthcare staff, and contributes to departmental cost-reduction and revenue-generation efforts. This position is per diem.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree.
• Current Connecticut pharmacist license, or eligibility for pharmacist licensure in Connecticut.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Understand pharmacy systems of drug distribution and formulary management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with others.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience is desirable but not required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors.
• Conduct timely and accurate medication order reviews, considering patient characteristics including laboratory values and vital signs.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to the work area.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, pharmacy students and residents, and healthcare team members.
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction and revenue-generation efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level