Pharmacist manager Jobs in Waterbury, CT

Job Summary

Provides pharmaceutical care in a manner consistent with evidence based medicine and the patient focused care model. Provides excellent service to our customers, which include patients, medical staff and nursing.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :

Oversees all aspects of Pharmacy operations ensuring accurate dispensing. Strives to improve the operational process to increase efficiency and decrease expenses

• Ensures all medications are accurately prepared, labeled and checked prior to leaving the pharmacy.
• Interprets Physician order and accurately enters / validates orders. Validates orders. Validates / enters all STAT orders within 15 minutes and all non-urgent orders within 1 hour.
• Participates in the Pharmacy Improvement Process.
• Contributes to Departmental cost saving initiatives. Ideas submitted to Pharmacy Manager.
• Ensures all chemotherapy preparations are checked by one Pharmacist and two other Pharmacy personnel.
• Resolves Pyxis issues.
• Effectively supervises Technicians, signing all checked work and providing corrective action when necessary.
• Maintains the security and perpetual inventory of controlled substances.
• Ensures all IV admixtures are prepared using aseptic technique
• Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Manager, oversees training of new staff / students.
• Monitors inventory and orders medications as needed to meet the needs of our patients.
• Participates in the control, use and monitoring of investigational drugs.

Provides pharmaceutical care in a manner consistent with patient focused care

General responsibilities

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements :

B.S. degree in Pharmacy; Pharm. D. preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellent clinical skills with the approval of the Pharmacy Manager.

Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. ASHP-accredited residency and / or Board Certification are highly desirable.

State / Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements :

Current State of Connecticut License as a Registered Pharmacist in good standing.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements :

General orientation at time of hire. Healthstream and Communicating with Deaf and Hearing Impaired . Any additional educational requirements as determined by the Pharmacy, Education or Human Resources Department.

Special Requirements :

Computer skills as related to pharmacy operations.

Physical Requirements :

On feet for extended periods. Periodic stooping, bending, and walking.

Work Environment :

Main Pharmacy and patient care areas. Ability to work in a variable environment that will include a rapid pace, frequently changing conditions, and work related distractions. Moderate exposure to hazardous substances found in the Pharmacy.

Cognitive Requirements :

Strong clinical and critical thinking skills. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to adapt to constant changes and thrive.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Our Benefits

Our employees play an important role in helping Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group deliver quality care every day in the community, and as such, we are committed to offering them a comprehensive, cost-effective benefits package that meets their needs.

We recognize the importance of total well-being. Not only do we want our patients to live their best lives, but we also want our employees and their families to have the resources they need to thrive. When you work here, you can feel confident in knowing that you’re making a difference in a place that supports you personally and professionally.

Some of the benefit plans are provided at no cost to you, for others you pay some (or all) of the cost at attractive group rates through payroll deduction. Bristol is pleased to offer employees access to these important elements through our benefits package :

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