Pharmacist

Griffin Health is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Department. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, committed to patient safety, and eager to work in a collaborative and fast-paced healthcare environment.

Main Function:

As a Pharmacist at Griffin Health, you will be responsible for preparing and dispensing medications and pharmaceutical supplies as prescribed by physicians for inpatient, outpatient, and departmental use. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications across the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret prescriptions using patient profiles to verify dosing accuracy and prevent adverse drug interactions.

• Collaborate with physicians to clarify prescription details and make dose adjustments based on renal and hepatic function, patient age, and disease state.

• Prepare medications by weighing, measuring, compounding, and mixing ingredients using pharmacy equipment such as balances, mortars, pestles, and graduates.

• Dispense IV additives, irrigating solutions, and prepare chemotherapy and sterile admixtures using aseptic technique under a laminar airflow hood when necessary.

• Monitor pharmacy inventory to remove expired or ineffective drugs and ensure timely reordering to maintain adequate stock levels.

• Organize daily operations and oversee support personnel in the dispensing function.

• Educate patients and healthcare staff on medication usage, availability, investigational drugs, and toxicology.

• Conduct in-service training sessions to keep hospital staff informed about pharmacy procedures and drug information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Pharmacy required.

• Current and valid State of Connecticut Pharmacist License/Registration required.

• Strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.

Why Join Griffin Health?

Griffin Health is a recognized leader in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. We are committed to a supportive work environment where every team member has the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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