Staff pharmacist

First Choice Health Centers is seeking a part-time Staff Pharmacist for our community health pharmacy located in East Hartford, CT. This position is accountable for providing critical, pharmaceutical care and guidance to our diverse patient population, while guiding and supporting our patients on their journey to better health and wellness.

*This is a 24 hour position; Monday, Tuesday and Friday hours are preferred with room for flexibility with shifts.

Why First Choice?

• We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being! For our part-time employees, we offer:
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
• Complimentary premium Calm Health membership
• Recognition programs

For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.

Experience and Training

• Graduated from an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy program; residency preferred
• 2-5 years of experience preferred; comfortable working in administrative capacity or working behind the “pharmacy bench”
• A commitment to serving diverse and vulnerable populations with compassion and respect.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Completion of an accredited Immunization Training Program
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacy license to practice in the State of Connecticut
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc. Range for this position is $60.00 to $68.00/hour.

Standard Job Duties

• Provide comprehensive medication management for patients in an outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting, with a focus on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and preventive care
• Conduct patient visits for chronic and complex conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma/COPD, and anticoagulation therapy
• Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and care teams to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes
• Review, interpret, and accurately dispense medications in accordance with Federal and State laws
• Counsel patients and families on safe and effective medication use, including side effects, interactions, and contraindications
• Support patient access to affordable medications through formulary review, prior authorizations, 340B program support, and insurance navigation
• Maintain current knowledge of 340B rules and regulations, including accurate dispensing, auditing, and inventory control of 340B drugs
• Provide immunizations, medication therapy management, and drug therapy reviews
• Accurately process and bill prescription claims through insurance or cash-pay plans
• Supervise pharmacy technician(s) in accordance with state requirements and company policy
• Maintain pharmacy inventory, including stocking, labeling, storage, and expiration date monitoring
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with company policies, infection control standards, and state/federal regulations

COVID-19 considerations

Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.

First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including marijuana testing, before beginning employment.

First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.