Cardiology Pharmacist - Inpatient

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Come join our Pharmacy team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England!

Cardiology Pharmacist with focus in Heart Failure

Position Purpose

Ensures the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals through their proper storage, handling, evaluation, preparation, compounding, labeling and dispensing. Supervises pharmacy technicians and maintains efficient workflow of the area they are working in. Requires competency in providing direct patient care to adult, geriatric, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, oncologic and psychiatric patients depending on work site.

What you will do

• Prepare, dispense, and supervise the preparation of all medications and IVs for patient use in the hospital

• Advise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications

• Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians

• Assess need for non-formulary items ordered and initiate contact with prescribing physician for substitute

• Verify physicians' orders for proper dose, regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions/incompatibilities, adverse drug reactions and monitors lab data on all patients before dispensing medication. Utilizes appropriate communication log to notify physician/nurse of potential problem.

• Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintain perpetual inventory log, performs weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory and ensures all forms are completed and filed appropriately

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (preferred)

• Connecticut Pharmacists License

• Board Certification preferred

• PGY1 Residency training preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40 hours

• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage-starting Day One!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.