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Hartford, Connecticut

Inpatient Compounding Pharmacist - Team Lead

PharmacistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54-$85/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 17m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Team Lead in IV Compounding based at Saint Francis but with responsibilities at Johnson Memorial and Saint Mary's Hospitals

Position Purpose

The IV Sterile Products Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the sterile compounding service, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely preparation and delivery of sterile medications.

This role serves as the primary operational lead for IV room staff, supports compliance with USP <797> and USP <800>, Joint Commission, state and federal regulations, and promotes best practices in medication safety, quality assurance, and workflow efficiency.

The Team Lead collaborates closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing leadership, and supply chain teams to ensure exceptional patient care and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

Investigate compounding variances, quality concerns, and near misses; lead quality and compliance programs and provide subject matter expertise

  • Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services and patient safety
  • Coordinate daily sterile compounding operations, including staffing assignments and workflow prioritization
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues within the sterile compounding area
  • Assist with implementation of new workflows, technology, and process improvements

Provide oversight and guidance for medication order review, preparation, distribution, and dispensing processes

Support the drug procurement process including providing therapeutic alternatives to drug shortages and recalls

Minimum Qualifications

BS Pharmacy degree, Pharm D preferred

CT Pharmacist License

3 years of experience as a pharmacist; pharmacy residency preferred; internal or external certifications; Board of Pharmacy Specialists certification preferred

Position Highlights

  • Full time 40hr salaried on days
  • We do pay shift and weekend differentials
  • 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: $54.00-85.00 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

Coordinate daily sterile compounding operations, including staff assignments, workflow priorities, and oversight of medication review, preparation, distribution, and dispensing. Lead quality and compliance efforts, investigate variances and near misses, improve processes, and support drug procurement and shortage response.

Requirements

Requires a BS in Pharmacy and a Connecticut pharmacist license; a PharmD is preferred. Applicants need at least three years of pharmacist experience, with residency training and Board of Pharmacy Specialists certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

IV Compounding OperationsUSP <797> ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceStaff CoordinationVariance InvestigationProcess Improvement

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,003 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$112k–$177kPharmacy median $149k (middle half $141k–$149k)164 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$140k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Connecticut136 active10,117 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Pharmacist listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 33% offer loan repayment142 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,763 in the last 30 days3,073 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,003 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Opportunities
Life and AD&D Insurance
Well-being Initiative
Shift and weekend differentials

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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