Pharmacist - Full-time

The Pharmacist reports to the Director of Pharmacy, this position is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care for the patients of The Stamford Hospital with an emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Schedule

37.5 hours a week. Flexibility required to work rotating day, evening, and overnights including weekends as needed.

• As a certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time off accruals - 26 PTO days
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center

Major accountabilities/Critical responsibilities

• 1.
• Accurately verifies, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies/procedures/protocols and based on pharmaceutical knowledge 2.
• Provides timely and accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and lay persons when required 3.
• Participates in medication counseling sessions for patients by reviewing side effects, indications and directions for use 4.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality pharmaceutical care to all patients.
• 5.
• Ensures appropriateness of therapy and dosage for all patient populations including age-specific care

6. Monitors patient therapy in accordance with departmental policies/procedures, protocols, and programs.

7. Carefully identifies, prevents, intervenes, and follows up on any medication related problems, including any actual or potential adverse drug events

8. Responsible for day-to-day management of drug distribution, including all controlled substances, IV compounded sterile medications, extemporaneously compounded medications, repackaged medications and investigational drugs

9. Supervises pharmacy support personnel to ensure the seamless delivery of pharmacy services throughout the institution