Medication Safety Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$55-$85/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description
Position Purpose
Responsible for providing pharmacy care to support operations, clinical, retail, and/or specialty pharmacy services in the acute and/or ambulatory care areas. Responsible for ensuring performance excellence in terms of quality, safety, service, affordability, and technology.
Serves as knowledge expert in specialty-based programs, education resource, role model and mentor. Coordinates/leads unit, program, or service scope of responsibilities, including management of human resources.
What You Will Do
Lead quality and compliance programs and provide subject matter expertise (e. g., compliance, compounding, diversion, quality)
Design and implement pharmacy-based and regional performance improvement initiatives to ensure safe use of medications
Provide oversight and guidance for medication order review, preparation, distribution, and dispensing processes
Monitor and evaluate drug therapies to promote optimal drug use and evidence-based practices to reduce risks of drug misadventures
- Lead medication safety measures and efficient operational processes
- Provide drug information and therapeutic recommendations based on patient specific parameters and conditions
- Perform medication therapy management (MTM) and comprehensive medication reviews (CMR)
- Lead training, development, mentoring and assessment of competencies (e. g., Residency Preceptor)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred
- 3 years’ experience as a pharmacist, pharmacy residency preferred; internal or external certifications; Board of Pharmacy Specialists certification preferred
- CT State Pharmacist License
- Position Highlights and Benefits
- Full time 40hrs M-F days
- Excellent benefits - starting day 1!
Compensation and Benefits
At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.
Pay Range: $55.00 - $85.00 per hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Well-being Initiative
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Medication Safety Pharmacist is responsible for leading quality and compliance programs while ensuring the safe use of medications through performance improvement initiatives. They provide clinical oversight for drug therapy, perform medication therapy management, and mentor pharmacy staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred, and possess a valid CT State Pharmacist License. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a pharmacist is required, with residency training and board certification preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 57% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,255 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k–$177k | Pharmacy median $146k (middle half $138k–$156k)247 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$141k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Connecticut | 153 active | 10,420 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 57% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Pharmacist listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 35% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medication Safety Pharmacist at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,255 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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