Pharmacist - 2nd Shift (7 days on, 7 days off)

Griffin Hospital•Derby, CT

2d•$100,180 - $160,289

About The Position

The Inpatient Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, accurate, and effective preparation, dispensing, and management of medications and associated pharmaceutical supplies ordered by authorized prescribers for inpatients, outpatients, and hospital departments. The Pharmacist serves as a clinical resource, provides patient and staff education, oversees pharmacy technicians, and ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards. The role is listed as a 2nd shift position with a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. Operational needs may require training and assignment to work in the Griffin Health retail pharmacy.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy or a higher degree, as applicable.
Current pharmacist licensure/registration in the State of Connecticut.

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, verify, and dispense medication orders using patient-specific clinical profiles to ensure appropriate therapy and identify overdoses, interactions, contraindications, and incompatibilities.
Contact and confer with prescribers about questions, clarifications, irregularities, or recommended medication-therapy modifications, including dose adjustments based on renal and hepatic function, age, weight, and disease state.
Compound and prepare sterile and non-sterile medications, including IV admixtures, chemotherapy, irrigating solutions, emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, using aseptic technique and laminar airflow hoods as required.
Oversee and use robotic dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation to support safe and efficient medication distribution.
Ensure the safe handling, storage, dispensing, documentation, and accountability of controlled substances in compliance with regulations, hospital policy, and accreditation standards; investigate discrepancies, support diversion prevention, and collaborate with nursing and security as needed.
Perform and/or verify medication reconciliation at admission, transfer, and discharge to ensure accurate and continuous medication therapy.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication use and improve patient outcomes.
Provide professional support and oversight to pharmacy technicians and other support personnel in accordance with state regulations and hospital policy.
Train and mentor pharmacy technicians in medication preparation, dispensing, automation systems, and workflow processes.
Support and monitor automated dispensing cabinets on nursing units and other patient care areas, including inventory management, troubleshooting, and compliance audits.
Ensure accurate stocking, restocking, and security of medications throughout automated and decentralized distribution systems.
Inspect inventory and remove and replace expired, outdated, or compromised medications.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels by monitoring usage trends and placing medication orders as needed.
Educate patients on medication use, side effects, adherence, and safety as part of routine care and discharge planning.
Serve as a drug information resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff.
Conduct in-service education and training for hospital staff about medications, pharmacy procedures, new therapies, and regulatory requirements.
May be trained and assigned to work in the Griffin Health retail pharmacy as operational needs require.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and departmental projects as assigned.