Summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pharmacist to join our team at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As a Pharmacist, you will play a crucial role in providing safe and effective medication therapy to our patients. Join us and become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Details

Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 40 hours per week mix of day & evening shifts including rotating weekends & holidays

About St. Vincent’s Medical Center

St. Vincent’s Medical Center, a 473-bed community teaching hospital located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a part of the Hartford HealthCare network. With more than 3,200 employees, St. Vincent’s offers a range of services including inpatient psychiatric care, multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacist at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, you will:

• Supervise the work of supportive personnel (pharmacy technicians and associates) to ensure safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Optimize drug therapy for the general patient population, ensuring appropriateness, correctness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide direct patient care for pain management, following physician's requests.
• Maintain the safety of drug therapy by identifying, preventing, and resolving adverse drug events.
• Provide valuable drug information and collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate patient care.
• Investigate and resolve drug and/or pharmacy related problems through effective problem-solving techniques.
• Document interventions, outcomes, and statistics to provide opportunities for quality improvement.
• Demonstrate competencies and behaviors to meet age-specific patient needs.
• May be required to function as a charge pharmacist.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you should have:

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current CT Pharmacist license or eligibility within 45 days of hire.
• PGY-1 Pharmacy residency preferred.
• Prior experience with EPIC systems preferred.

Why Choose Hartford HealthCare

At Hartford HealthCare, we take great care of our employees. We offer exciting opportunities for career development and growth, cutting-edge technologies, and breakthrough treatments. As part of our organization, you'll have the chance to make a difference in the lives of countless men, women, and children in our community.

Join us and be part of a thriving organization that values work/life balance. We provide a competitive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

Every moment matters. This is your moment to join Hartford HealthCare and make a lasting impact on healthcare in Connecticut.