Yale New Haven Health·New Haven, Connecticut
The clinical pharmacist is responsible for conducting accurate medication order reviews and managing medication preparation and distribution. Additionally, they provide education to pharmacy staff, students, and residents while adhering to safety and regulatory protocols.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.
These values-integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
This is an entry level clinical pharmacist position.
The clinical pharmacist supports the vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS and the Department of Pharmacy and demonstrates competency in all basic clinical pharmacist skills.
EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree EXPERIENCE Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience is desirable, but not required. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. LICENSURE Current Connecticut Pharmacist License, or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Connecticut SPECIAL SKILLS This individual should demonstrate basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics, and understand pharmacy systems of drug distribution and formulary management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with others are required.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 184185
Candidates must have a B.S. or PharmD from an accredited College of Pharmacy and a current Connecticut Pharmacist License. A PGY1 pharmacy residency or hospital pharmacy experience is preferred but not required.
Market context
In Connecticut, pharmacy openings often center on maintaining an active state license and following State Board of Pharmacy rules, with long-term care experience sometimes preferred but not always required. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can support safe medication workflows and adapt quickly to facility procedures. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm licensure fit and compare the listed medical, dental, vision, PTO, and life insurance details before applying.