Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

Augusta-Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Onsite parking

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite child care

Fitness reimbursement

Employee discounts

Preceptor program

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA, is seeking a Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to provide direct patient care across multiple hospital settings, including ICU, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Nursery, ED and Ambulatory Infusion Center. The role engages with physicians, nurses and leadership to plan, implement and assess medication programs and formulary management.

The position involves order verification, education of staff, competency assessments, and potential committee participation, with a

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science with hospital experience and Virginia licensure eligibility.
• Board certification encouraged.
• Clinical practice experience with strong communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prescriber order verification and onsite clinical coverage.
• Develop medication management policies and participate in hospital committees.
• Educate Augusta Health employees and precept pharmacy students; manage formulary.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

****$15,000 Sign-On Bonus****

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is a decentralized pharmacist position. The Pharmacist Clinical Specialist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team with direct patient care responsibilities in multiple settings across the hospital including the Intensive Care, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Nursery units, as well as the Emergency Department and Ambulatory Infusion Center. This pharmacist works closely with the medical staff, nurses, pharmacy leadership team and fellow pharmacists in planning, implementing and assessing various medication-related programs throughout the hospital. Additional responsibilities may include development of order sets, assessment of compliance with clinical practice guidelines, medication usage evaluations, development of medication management policies, participation on hospital committees, education of Augusta Health employees, development and administration of competency assessments, precepting of pharmacy students, and management of the medication formulary. Prescriber order verification is required. Clinical Pharmacists provide onsite clinical coverage every 4th weekend.

Our Clinical Pharmacy Service provides a comprehensive program comparable to leading facilities. The pharmacy has developed a team approach to pharmaceutical care fostering a collegial relationship with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for proper medication management. Augusta Health is technologically advanced involving Meditech, automated dispensing cabinets, bar code administration, smart pumps and order set CPOE. We have received the Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence as well as Top 100 hospitals. The hospital campus includes an extensive fitness center, a childcare facility, regional cancer center, Heart and Vascular Center physician office buildings, and an adult education complex affiliated with local colleges. Augusta Health is an excellent practice site to fulfill your professional and personal goals being located in the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Bachelor of Science with hospital experience or related PGY1 residency as well as eligibility for Virginia pharmacy licensure.


• Pharmacy Board Certification is encouraged.


• Employment experience in clinical practice with communication skills is preferred.

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

• Insurance package including health, dental, and vision.


• Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future.


• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance.


• Free onsite parking.


• 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety.


• Flexible scheduling.


• Tuition reimbursement.


• Onsite child care.


• Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program.


• Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor.


• Onsite credit union.


• Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets.

Company Information:

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity:

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.