Pharmacist, Yale Health

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Overview

In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has more than 50,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world. With over 50 years of service to the Yale community, our state-of-the-art facility at 55 Lock Street, is where our members receive most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15-bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x-ray and ultrasound and a full-service retail pharmacy.

Reporting to the Director of the Yale Health Pharmacy, the Pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operations within the department including:

preparation and dispensing of medications, coaching/managing of staff, workflow, inventory maintenance and t he ability to provide a high level of care/service to Yale Health patients.

Additional responsibilities include

Perform clinical screening including checking for proper drug prescribed dosage, drug interaction and instructions to patients.

Consult with clinicians on dosage, medication interactions and other clinical issues, counsel patients on correct usage of medications and on possible drug interactions with other prescriptions.

Provide accurate drug information to healthcare personnel, monitor and maintain records on quantity, quality and type of drugs utilized, ensure emergency carts, Acute Care cabinets and other clinical areas are stocked with proper medication.

Participate in healthcare fairs and other member programs, work on various pharmacy-related committees.

Participate in disease management programs, provide coaching and execute operational oversight discussions with technician staff.

Operate a cash register, when necessary

Participate in department meetings and maintain a perpetual CII inventory.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week rotating schedule Monday -Friday based on pharmacy hours of operation, 8 am – 6 pm, Saturdays 8 am – 3 pm. Weekends and holidays/recess periods in rotation

Required Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical and pharmacological principles related to drugs, and procedures and protocols around notification and error reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, computer and analytical skills. Excellent patient counseling skills.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to move between tasks or procedures as operational priorities shift.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a supportive and collaborative pharmacy team.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience with disease management programs and mail order systems.

Principal Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications used in treatment in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Determines identity, purity and strength of drugs by assessing formulations and compounds.
• Verifies and consults with physicians on dosage and viability of generic medications.
• Reviews all medication orders for in-patients and ambulatory patients.
• Advises patients on correct usage of drugs and on possible drug interactions with other prescriptions.
• 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.
• Provides accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health personnel.
• Monitors and maintains records on quantity, quality, and type of drugs utilized.
• Ensures continuity of supply, service, and information concerning drugs and products.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology 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

07/08/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Pharmacist (24)

Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

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.