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Yale University

Clinical Pharmacist

Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540

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Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $131,500.00

Overview In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has more than 49,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world. We are celebrating over 50 years of service to the Yale community.

Our state‑of‑the‑art facility at 55 Lock Street is where our members receive most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15‑bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x‑ray and ultrasound and a full‑service retail pharmacy.

The Clinical Pharmacist works collaboratively with clinicians, pharmacists and support staff to provide seamless, quality care for patients at Yale Health.

Responsibilities

Medication Management : Accurately and efficiently prepares and dispenses (and/or directly supervises) medications and pharmaceutical products, ensuring proper labeling, packaging, dosage information, and stock levels. Manage sterile compounding technician and daily IV workflow, in accordance with applicable guidelines and standards. Conduct timely and accurate review of medication orders for appropriateness. Monitor patients' responses to drug therapy and adjust medication regimens as outlined in the CDTM agreement and/or policy. Counsel patients on the safe and appropriate use of medications.

Clinical Support : Provide medication information to internal departments. Support pharmacy operations with development of protocols/guidelines, formulary reviews, and medication use evaluations; and identify opportunities to expand and improve clinical pharmacy services throughout the organization. Support clinical departments to address issues related to medication access and/or functionality of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs). Provide on‑call coverage as per assigned calendar.

Safety and Integrity : Adhere to organizational and regulatory guidelines, standards and best practices. Participate in quality initiatives and organizational committees; including functions that support audits, reporting, evaluation of quality opportunities and concerns, and creation and implementation of corrective actions, as requested. Assist in the precepting and training of other pharmacy staff members, students and residents.

Principal Responsibilities

Prepares and dispenses medications, performs clinical screening including checking for proper drug prescribed, dosage, drug interaction and instructions to patients.

Coordinates and participates in disease management programs.

Researches and identifies new medications for use in the inpatient and outpatient areas.

Presents information to pharmacy management and medical staff as needed.

Updates the formulary and notifies patients as appropriate.

Consults with clinicians on dosage, medication interactions and other clinical issues. Counsels patients on correct usage of drugs and on possible drug interactions with other prescriptions.

Provides accurate drug information to healthcare personnel.

Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, legal and regulatory compliance including Board of Pharmacy, HIPAA, DEA, USP. Supports organizational and departmental efforts in seeking or maintaining accreditation including Joint Commission and other federal and state agencies related to clinical practice.

Monitors and maintains records on quantity, quality, and type of drugs utilized.

Ensures emergency carts, Acute Care cabinets, and other clinical areas are stocked with proper medication.

Works on various pharmacy related committees.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule Full Time - 40.0 HRS/week, Monday - Friday, Flexible Schedule between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Evenings, weekends, holidays and recess, as well as on‑call participation also required.

Required Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding pharmaceutical products.

Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical and pharmacological principles related to drugs.

Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, computer and analytical skills.

Excellent patient counseling skills.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a healthcare team.

Preferred Skills and Abilities Completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience. Sterile compounding experience; experience working as part of the care team coordinating and/or participating in disease management programs, experience with Epic EHR.

Required Education and Experience PharmD or graduate pharmacy professional degree and three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s) State of Connecticut Pharmacist license or Connecticut License eligible.

Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

Health Requirements This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

General Statement Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.

EEO Statement The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning "Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment" may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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