Trinity Health logo
Trinity Health
Waterbury, Connecticut

Hospital Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and nights and shift pattern.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, the pharmacist monitors drug therapy to optimize patient outcome, provides direct care to patients of all ages, consults and provides information to physicians, nurses and other health care workers, performs procedures to assure the quality of service, supervises technicians as they assist the pharmacist and dispenses compounds medications ordered by the physician.

What You Will Do

Ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals through their proper storage, handling, evaluation, preparation, compounding, labeling and dispensing

  • Maintain proper records, documentation and provide complete communication as appropriate
  • Follow department guidelines with regard to clinical interventions and provides drug information as required and/or requested
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians and maintain efficient workflow of the area they are working in

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Pharmacy, PharmD preferred
  • Connecticut pharmacist license
  • Hospital experience and/or Residency preferred
  • Position Highlights and Benefits
  • Full time 40hrs salaried, plus shift and weekend differentials
  • Excellent benefits starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

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 pharmacist monitors drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes and provides direct care to patients of all ages. They also supervise pharmacy technicians, maintain accurate documentation, and provide drug information to healthcare staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.S. degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD and possess a valid Connecticut pharmacist license. Previous hospital experience or completion of a residency is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PharmacologyPatient careMedication compoundingDrug therapy monitoringPharmacy operationsStaff supervisionPharmaceutical storagePharmaceutical handling

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs

6
<$140k
4
$140k-160k
13
$160k-180k
5
$180k-200k
1
$204k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
23%
CME allowance
15%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmaceutical Services

Inland Empire Health Plan · California

$154k-$204k
#2

Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time

CVS Health · Glenside, Pennsylvania

$55.53-$93.08/hr
#3

Clinical Pharmacist

$62.89-$92.44/hr
#4

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator Pharmacist Full Time Day Shift Marianjoy

$70.93-$88.66/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most of 9,708 Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Waterbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,540/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Trinity Health logo

About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Shift differentials
Weekend differentials
Excellent benefits starting day 1