Clinical Pharmacist

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHP in Chesapeake, Virginia is looking for a Pharmacist to review and verify prescriptions, manage medication regimens, and provide education to healthcare providers. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a valid Virginia Pharmacist license. Preferred qualifications include a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and relevant certifications. The position emphasizes medication safety, education, and collaboration within the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Virginia is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications required within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of inpatient pharmacy practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions and medication orders for safety and efficacy.
• Educate physicians and healthcare providers on medication use and safety.
• Monitor pharmacotherapeutic regimens and intervene as needed.
• Manage inventories in collaboration with the buyer.

Skills

Prescription review

Drug utilization review

Medication education

Inventory management

Pharmacy automation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school

Job description

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed daily. Other duties may be assigned as needed to drive to the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the organization.

• Review and verify prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness, including safety and efficacy
• Perform prospective drug utilization reviews, assessing for proper dosage, use directions, drug interactions, duplicate therapies, and any other regimen‑related considerations and make interventions as needed
• Manage pharmacotherapeutic services in accordance with institutional practice standards and/or protocols
• Monitor pharmacotherapeutic regimens for safety and efficacy and make interventions as appropriate, including the use of pharmacokinetic principles when warranted
• Provide education to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other stakeholders as needed
• In conjunction with the buyer, assist with inventory management and compliance with inventory processes
• Maintain appropriate records for all medications in the pharmacy
• Perform medication product verification, filling and review of all hospital kits, IV admixtures, unit dose medications, and other medications
• Follow established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control protocols
• Support pharmacy resident and pharmacy student learning, including but not limited to precepting learning experiences and assignments as needed
• Advise and/or consult with patients and families and/or caregivers regarding all aspects of medication use, dangers, side effects, and/or drug composition as needed
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation, medication distribution, and technology as applicable to work area
• Contribute to departmental cost reduction and/or revenue‑generation efforts
• Contribute to or lead departmental quality improvement efforts (at least 1 medication use evaluation, presentation, or other quality improvement project annually with inpatient pharmacy manager approval)
• Attend required hospital‑wide orientations, meetings, and in‑services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Preferred Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE‑accredited pharmacy school, completion of ASHP‑accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

Preferred Experience: 1 year of inpatient pharmacy practice

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Minimum Required: Applicant must be licensed as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications required within 6 months of hire.

Preferred: Relevant certificates or board‑certification(s) from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties are encouraged