Inpatient Pharmacist - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$48.45-$77.5/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description
Position Purpose
Ensures the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals through their proper storage, handling, evaluation, preparation, compounding, labeling, dispensing, and administration, in conjunction with state and federal regulations and departmental policies. Maintains proper records. Follows department guidelines with regard to clinical interventions and provides drug information as required and /or requested.
What You Will Do
Prepare, dispense, and supervise the preparation of all medications and IVs for patient use in the hospital
Advise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications
Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians
Assess need for non-formulary items ordered according to department policy, and initiates contact with prescribing physician for substitute.
Verify physicians’ orders for proper dose, regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions/incompatibilities, adverse drug reactions and monitor lab data on all patients before dispensing medication
Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintain perpetual inventory log, perform weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory and ensure all forms are completed and filed appropriately
Minimum Qualifications
- BS Pharmacy degree, Pharm D preferred
- CT Pharmacist license
- Hospital experience preferred
- Position Highlights and Benefits
- Per Diem
- We do pay shift and weekend differentials
Pay Range: $48.45-77.50 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 pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals through proper storage, preparation, and dispensing of medications. They also advise healthcare professionals on drug interactions and supervise non-pharmacist personnel to maintain efficient hospital workflow.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BS in Pharmacy, with a PharmD preferred, and possess a valid CT Pharmacist license. Previous hospital experience is preferred for this role.
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, 33% are remote, 53% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$131k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $101k–$161k | Pharmacy median $187k (middle half $146k–$187k)63 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Connecticut | 154 active | 10,322 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% remote · 53% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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