Multispecialty Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist (Rotating)

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 contributes to patient safety as a member of a High Reliability Organization. Employees are expected to practice CHAMP behaviors and embody the organization’s values of integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

The role includes reviewing medication orders, using pharmacy automation and technology, following departmental policies and procedures, educating pharmacy staff and learners, and contributing to departmental cost-reduction or revenue-generation efforts.

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.
• Basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Understanding of pharmacy drug-distribution systems 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 that consider patient characteristics, including laboratory values and vital signs.
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology applicable to the work area.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members.
• Contribute to departmental cost-reduction and revenue-generation efforts.

What This Job Offers

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