• Job Description

  Req#: PHARM004736

  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.

  Apply Today
  Be a part of a team that puts patients first. Submit your application through our careers portal or contact our Human Resources department for more information.

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• About the company

  Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 130,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care ...

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