Temporary Retail Pharmacist - Pharmacy

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Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Overview
Work collaboratively with clinicians, pharmacists and support staff to provide seamless, coordinated, quality care for patients at Yale Health. 


Required Skills and Abilities

1.  Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding pharmaceutical products.

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

3.  Thorough knowledge of procedures and protocols around notification and error reporting.

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

5.  Excellent patient counseling skills required.

6.  Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to move between tasks or procedures as operational priorities shift. 

7.  Demonstrated ability to work as part of a supportive and collaborative pharmacy team.

8.  Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability. 

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Principal Responsibilities

 

1. Prepares and dispenses medications, performs clinical screening including checking for proper drug prescribed, dosage, drug interaction and instructions to patients.
2. Coordinates and participates in disease management programs.
3. Researches and identifies new medications for use in the inpatient and outpatient areas.
4. Presents information to pharmacy management and medical staff as needed.
5. Updates the formulary and notifies patients as appropriate.
6. 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.
7. Provides accurate drug information to healthcare personnel.
8. 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.
9. Monitors and maintains records on quantity, quality, and type of drugs utilized.
10. Ensures emergency carts, Acute Care cabinets, and other clinical areas are stocked with proper medication.
11. Works on various pharmacy related committees.
12. May perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Job Posting Date

01/09/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Clinical Pharmacist (25)

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Location

55 Lock Street, New Haven, Connecticut

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.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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 Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.