Clinical Pharmacist - Multispecialty
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care across all areas of the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital systems. The role supports the organization’s vision, mission, and values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. The pharmacist reviews medication orders, supports safe handling and delivery of medications, communicates with healthcare providers, and provides pharmaceutical services to patients. The role may include independent pharmacy services at Pequot Health Center. When management staff are absent, the pharmacist supervises technicians and support personnel and manages workflow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college.
- State of Connecticut pharmacist license.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all customers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled unit inspections and ensure safe handling, storage, and delivery of pharmaceuticals to customers.
- Review medication orders for appropriateness to support quality pharmaceutical care.
- Communicate with healthcare providers to support pharmaceutical care for patients.
- Monitor daily pharmacy technician activities and serve as a professional role model for staff.
- Prepare and respond appropriately to drug information requests.
- Participate in pharmacy lectures and presentations related to maintaining or improving pharmaceutical care.
- Participate in quality assurance; meet JCAHO and regulatory standards for safe pharmaceutical care; maintain familiarity with federal and state laws and hospital policies; and maintain appropriate records.
- In the absence of management staff, supervise technicians and supportive personnel and manage workflow to ensure functions are performed appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain the skills needed to provide appropriate pharmaceutical care to customers.
- Provide necessary pharmaceutical services to patients served by the institution, including order entry, drug monitoring, and medication checking.
- May provide independent pharmacy services at Pequot Health Center.
- Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support smooth department or unit operations.
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Job Type
Full-time
