Hospital Pharmacist
Trinity Health•Waterbury, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Pharmacy, PharmD preferred
- Connecticut pharmacist license
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience and/or Residency preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Excellent benefits starting day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
