Staff Pharmacist in New Britain, CT

An experienced Infusion/Clinical Pharmacist is needed for a 4-week maternity leave coverage at a specialty infusion pharmacy located near Hartford, CT. This contract role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, starting mid-March with possible extension.

Position Overview:
The Clinical Pharmacist will ensure safe, compliant, and effective pharmacy operations with a focus on specialty therapies and infusion services. Responsibilities include clinical oversight, prescription verification, drug therapy monitoring, patient counseling, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Monitor specialty drug therapies and recommend clinical interventions
• Counsel patients on specialty medications and therapy management
• Oversee pharmacy technician activities and ensure documentation quality
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations (State Board of Pharmacy, FDA, DEA, HIPAA, ACHC, URAC, OSHA)
• Collaborate across Intake, Reimbursement, Quality, Nursing, and Pharmacy teams
• Support prescription fulfillment, referral coordination, and patient onboarding
• Participate in on-call rotation as required
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and continuing education

Required Qualifications:

• BS or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted Connecticut Pharmacist license
• Solid knowledge of specialty therapies and patient qualification processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Specialty, Infusion, Hospital, Retail, or Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Experience working with pharmacy technicians and clinical teams
• Familiarity with specialty payer contracts and operational protocols
• Experience with CareTend system
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Core Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Regulatory compliance expertise
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and leadership
• Ability to prioritize multiple duties

This contract opportunity provides the chance to work in a collaborative specialty pharmacy environment supporting infusion therapies. If you hold a Connecticut license and have the clinical skills and experience described, this role offers a compelling short-term assignment with potential for extension.

Apply now with your updated resume, skills checklist, and a copy of your Connecticut pharmacist license to be considered for this role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $52.00 to $64.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.