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Hartford, Connecticut

Inpatient Pharmacist - Per Diem

PharmacistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$48.45-$77.5/hr

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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

Pharmacy operationsMedication preparationIV preparationDrug interaction analysisInventory managementControlled substance managementPhysician order verificationWorkflow supervisionPatient safetyRegulatory compliance

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).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$101k–$161kPharmacy median $187k (middle half $146k–$187k)63 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Connecticut154 active10,322 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% remote · 53% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

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

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.