Inpatient Compounding Pharmacist - Team Lead
Listed compensation
$54-$85/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,003 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $112k–$177k | Pharmacy median $149k (middle half $141k–$149k)164 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Connecticut | 136 active | 10,117 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Pharmacist listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 33% offer loan repayment142 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,763 in the last 30 days | 3,073 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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