Clinical Pharmacist- Emergency Department

Sentara Health; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/403B with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a full-time Clinical Pharmacist for the Emergency Department. You will provide safe, effective, and timely pharmacy services, manage patient drug therapy, review orders for appropriateness, and serve as a primary drug information resource.

The role requires hospital pharmacy experience, and you must obtain an RPh license within 90 days of hire. Sentara offers competitive compensation ($148,304–$214,926 annually) and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Must obtain valid RPh license in state of practice within 90 days of hire.
• Pharmacist License (RPh) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
• Experience Hospital pharmacy experience (required) 3-5 years of experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services.
• Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards.
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining patient care and safety.
• Provides in-depth patient counseling when required.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy

Emergency department

Pharmacy license

Education

RPh licensure within 90 days

Job description

City/State Harrisonburg, VA Work Shift Rotating

Sentara is hiring a Full time Clinical Pharmacist for Emergency Department at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital.

Overview

• Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services.
• Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently
• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards.
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety.
• Maintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice.
• Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
• Provides in-depth patient counseling when required.
• Participates in the training of new employees as assigned
• Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks
• Consistently follows policies and procedures
• Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
• Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success
• Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned: Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety

Education BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree Certification/Licensure

Must obtain valid RPh license in state of practice within 90 days of hire. Pharmacist License (RPh) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)

Experience Hospital pharmacy experience (required) 3-5 years of experience (preferred)

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $148,304.00 - $214,926.40 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Our Caring Workplace Environment

• A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
• EAP – 24 x 7

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!