Clinical Pharmacist - Operations Charge Pharmacist

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The clinical pharmacist II supports the vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS and the Department of Pharmacy and demonstrates proficiency in all basic clinical pharmacist skills. The clinical pharmacist II must have met all general requirements of the clinical pharmacist position, in addition to requirements as set forth by the department Career Ladder. As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience specific to practice area is required.
• Current Connecticut Pharmacist License, or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Connecticut
• In depth 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 preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors
• Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers all patient characteristics including laboratory values and vital signs
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area
• Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members, via educational inservice or as a preceptor
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction/revenue generation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level