Pharmacist

Hartford Healthcare • Hartford, CT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford Hospital is hiring Pharmacists for our Inpatient Pharmacy Department. We are looking for candidates to invest in, regardless of prior pharmacy experience, and offer a supportive environment to promote professional development and growth. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England, a Level 1 Trauma Center with cutting-edge treatment capabilities, including the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI). The Pharmacy Department utilizes a decentralized model with pharmacists embedded on medical teams to provide advice on optimal drug therapy. We also have multiple ASHP accredited pharmacy residency programs, an active oncology infusion service, ambulatory care service lines, and a retail/specialty outpatient pharmacy. Pharmacists are responsible for the control, monitoring, and dispensing of medications for all age groups, ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness. They supervise medication preparation by technicians and advise nursing staff on appropriate administration. Pharmacists also promote rational medication use through drug information and clinical monitoring services.

Requirements

• PharmD or equivalent
• Current CT Pharmacist license or eligible within 45 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior pharmacy experience is not required, as the organization is looking to invest in the right candidate.
• Access to advanced resources and state of the art pharmacy software
• Opportunities for community involvement

Responsibilities

• Perform functions related to the control, monitoring and dispensing of medications for all age groups of patients according to department procedures and protocols in a safe, cost effective and timely manner.
• Supervise medication preparation by pharmacy technicians.
• Advise nursing personnel regarding appropriate medication administration.
• Promote the rational use of medications via provision of drug information and clinical monitoring services to members of the medical community.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance up to $5,250.00 per year after six months of employment
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off
• Health insurance packages
• Pharmacist Career Ladder to advance within the profession
• Pharmacy growth opportunities in areas such as leadership, informatics, clinical pharmacy, oncology and ambulatory care.
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

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