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Trinity Health
Waterbury, Connecticut

Hospital Pharmacist PER DIEM

PharmacistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55-$75/hr

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Posted 22m ago · Verified live

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

  • B.S. degree in Pharmacy, PharmD preferred
  • Connecticut pharmacist license
  • Hospital experience and/or Residency preferred

Position Highlights

PER DIEM. Shift and Weekend differentials apply

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: $55 - 75 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education including PTCB Certification. 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 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

Prepare, compound, verify, dispense, and supervise medications and intravenous products, ensuring safe and effective use in accordance with regulations and department policies. Advise healthcare professionals, assess medication orders and patient data, manage controlled-substance records, and maintain efficient pharmacy workflow.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required, and a PharmD is preferred; a Connecticut pharmacist license is required. Hospital experience and/or a residency are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Medication Preparation and DispensingIntravenous Medication CompoundingMedication SafetyDrug Interaction AssessmentMedication Compatibility AssessmentAdverse Drug Reaction MonitoringPrescription Order VerificationLaboratory Data MonitoringNon-Formulary Medication AssessmentControlled Substance Inventory ManagementPharmacy Workflow SupervisionRegulatory ComplianceRecordkeeping

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 57% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k 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
Listed pay$114k–$156kPharmacy median $123k (middle half $123k–$123k)59 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Connecticut142 active10,183 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 57% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut pharmacist listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 36% offer loan repayment148 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,683 in the last 30 days3,161 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,061 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
Life and AD&D Insurance
Well-being Initiative
Shift and Weekend Differentials

Living in Waterbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,551/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.