Clinical Pharmacist, 32 Hours, Day Shift, Pharmacy Department

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy department in Putnam, Connecticut. This role is a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for achieving the goals of the department, hospital, and Foundation in accordance with policy, standard practices of the profession, and State and Federal law, under the direction of the Pharmacy Director.

Requirements

Bachelor Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required.
Licensed in the state of Connecticut or eligible for reciprocity (with licensure received within 90 days of hire or less) required.
Understand and use scientific and technical language and symbols.
Recognize slight differences in shape, color, and texture.
Use eyes, hands, and fingers to operate delicate and sensitive equipment.
Work precisely and accurately.
Follow technical instructions which may be oral, written, or in the form of charts or drawings.
Use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.

Nice To Haves

Pervious hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Compounds medications, using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
Reviews prescriptions issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
Directs pharmacy technicians engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, and verifies pharmaceuticals before dispensing and distribution.
May assay medications to identify, purity, and strength.
Enters data, such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
May instruct interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy and pharmaceutical information.
Will be scheduled or required to work different shifts including the “Remote Access Night Shift”.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Prescription Drug Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
Earned Time Off (ETO), paid holidays, and sick time
Paid Leave
Educational Assistance & Student Loan Reimbursement – Up to $5,000 (36–40 hours) or $2,500 (20–35 hours) per fiscal year.
Shift Differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts
Pay-for-Performance opportunities
Career Growth, Leadership Development, and Mentorship
Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, Food Truck Fridays, and Weekly Pay