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

Griffin Health Services • Derby, CT

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About The Position

The Inpatient Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, accurate, and effective preparation, dispensing, and management of medications and related 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 may also include work in the Griffin Health retail pharmacy as operational needs require, as well as participation in quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and departmental projects.

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.
• Consult prescribers about medication questions, clarifications, irregularities, and recommended therapy changes, 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; 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 support accurate and continuous medication therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication use and patient outcomes.
• Provide professional oversight and support 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 in nursing units and other patient care areas, including inventory management, troubleshooting, and compliance audits.
• Ensure accurate stocking, restocking, and security of medications in automated and decentralized medication distribution systems.
• Inspect pharmacy inventory and remove and replace expired, outdated, or compromised medications.
• Monitor medication usage trends, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and place medication orders as needed.
• Educate patients about medication use, side effects, adherence, and safety as part of routine care and discharge planning.
• Provide drug information to patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff.
• Conduct in-service education and training for hospital staff on medications, pharmacy procedures, new therapies, and regulatory requirements.
• Work in the Griffin Health retail pharmacy as operational needs require.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and departmental projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time